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Dr. Suryanarayana Siram, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Washington, DC

51 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Siram, Trauma Surgeon in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Suryanarayana Siram, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Siram is fluent in English, Hindi, Icelandic, Samaritan Aramaic, Spanish, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Siram’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Siram’s office at (202) 865-7677.

    Where did Dr. Siram go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Andhra University, Andhra Med Coll, Visakhapatnam, India

    Is Dr. Siram board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Suryanarayana Siram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Siram speak?

    Dr. Siram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Icelandic
    • Samaritan Aramaic
    • Spanish
    • Tamil
    • Telugu

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Siram typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Siram 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. Siram. 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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Chest Injury
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Thoracic Injury
    • Chest Trauma
    • Rib Cage Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S298XXA: Other specified injuries of thorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Siram typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Siram 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. Siram. 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Siram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Siram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-7677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Siram accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Siram in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Siram's office located?

    Dr. Suryanarayana Siram's Primary Practice

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-7677

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    Dr. Suryanarayana Siram's Practice 2

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 305

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

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    What hospitals are Dr. Siram affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Siram has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Howard University Hospital,Washington, DC
    Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center,Fort Washington, MD

    What is Dr. Siram's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Siram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093818965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Siram?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Siram

    What is Dr. Suryanarayana Siram's specialty?

    Dr. Siram is a Trauma Surgeon near Washington, DC.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Suryanarayana Siram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Siram is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital 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 Dr. Suryanarayana Siram accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Suryanarayana Siram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Suryanarayana Siram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Siram's office at (202) 865-7677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Suryanarayana Siram?

    Please contact Dr. Siram's office at (202) 865-7677 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Siram's office located?

    Dr. Siram's offices are located in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Suryanarayana Siram have?

    Dr. Suryanarayana Siram is certified by the American Board of Surgery.