Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramanathan, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Ramanathan completed her residency at Roger Williams Medical Center. She is a member of the UMass Memorial Medical Group. Dr. Ramanathan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramanathan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramanathan’s office at (774) 442-3550.
Where did Dr. Ramanathan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institutes of Health
Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center | Roger Williams Medical Center-Boston University
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, India, George Town
Is Dr. Ramanathan board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005
What languages does Dr. Ramanathan speak?
Dr. Ramanathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ramanathan typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ramanathan 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. Ramanathan. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission
- Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Marrow Transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Ramanathan typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ramanathan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ramanathan. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Ramanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramanathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (774) 442-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramanathan accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Ramanathan in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Humana
Key Benefit Administrators
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ramanathan's office located?
Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan's Primary Practice
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
(774) 442-3550
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
UMass Memorial Medical Group
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What is Dr. Ramanathan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932165313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramanathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramanathan
What is Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan's specialty?
Dr. Ramanathan is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Worcester, MA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramanathan is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Muthalagu Ramanathan accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramanathan's office at (774) 442-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muthalagu Ramanathan?
Please contact Dr. Ramanathan's office at (774) 442-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan have?
Dr. Muthalagu Ramanathan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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