42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ravishankar, Internist in Canton, OH?
Where did Dr. Ravishankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Mem Campus, Internal Medicine | UMass Memorial Medical Center | Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Program
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras | Madras Med College | Chennai University Of Chennai
Is Dr. Ravishankar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesan Ravishankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ravishankar speak?
Dr. Ravishankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ravishankar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ravishankar 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. Ravishankar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ravishankar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Venkatesan Ravishankar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ravishankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ravishankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravishankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 455-4999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ravishankar accept in Canton, OH?
Dr. Ravishankar in Canton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Ohio
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ravishankar's office located?
Dr. Venkatesan Ravishankar's Primary Practice
1455 Harrison Ave NW Ste 108
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 455-4999
What hospitals are Dr. Ravishankar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ravishankar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ravishankar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ravishankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942310263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ravishankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ravishankar
What is Dr. Venkatesan Ravishankar's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.