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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lakshminarayanan, Rheumatologist in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Farmington, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Lakshminarayanan graduated from Armed Forces Medical College. Dr. Lakshminarayanan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakshminarayanan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakshminarayanan’s office at (860) 679-2160.
Where did Dr. Lakshminarayanan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College
What languages does Dr. Lakshminarayanan speak?
Dr. Lakshminarayanan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Lakshminarayanan typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Lakshminarayanan 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. Lakshminarayanan. 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:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Lakshminarayanan typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Lakshminarayanan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lakshminarayanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakshminarayanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 679-2160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lakshminarayanan accept in Farmington, CT?
Dr. Lakshminarayanan in Farmington, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lakshminarayanan's office located?
What is Dr. Lakshminarayanan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lakshminarayanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518963537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakshminarayanan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakshminarayanan
What is Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's specialty?
Dr. Lakshminarayanan is a Rheumatologist near Farmington, CT.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lakshminarayanan is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital, Middlesex Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan accepting new patients in Farmington, CT?
Yes, Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santhanam Lakshminarayanan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lakshminarayanan's office at (860) 679-2160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santhanam Lakshminarayanan?
Please contact Dr. Lakshminarayanan's office at (860) 679-2160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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