Summary

Dr. Shekar Murthy treats asthma and obesity and performs central venous catheter placement, and has practiced pulmonology and critical care medicine for 37 years. He is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Murthy earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University, in Bangalore, India.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Nyc Health Hospitals Lincoln

234 E 149th StBronx, NY 10451

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Bronx , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Delhi University India
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shekar S Murthy

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shekar S Murthy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shekar S Murthy has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine (im)
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Shekar S Murthy holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Murthy's NPI number is 1518030428.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Shekar Murthy affiliated with?
Dr. Shekar Murthy is affiliated with Nyc Health Hospitals Lincoln.
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Where is Dr. Shekar Murthy's office located?
Dr. Shekar Murthy's office is located at 234 E 149th St, Bronx, NY, 10451.

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