Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tharakan, Thoracic Surgeon in Tulsa, OK?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tharakan?
Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tharakan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Valve Surgery, Lung Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tulsa, OK community, Dr. Tharakan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tharakan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Missouri-Columbia Program
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
Is Dr. Tharakan board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ajit Tharakan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tharakan speak?
Dr. Tharakan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tharakan typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tharakan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tharakan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tharakan typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Tharakan may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
Please contact Dr. Tharakan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tharakan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tharakan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tharakan accept in Tulsa, OK?
Dr. Tharakan in Tulsa, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tharakan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tharakan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tharakan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tharakan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tharakan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700844453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tharakan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tharakan