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Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan, MD

Waterbury, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jegathesan, Internist in Waterbury, CT?

    Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT. He is board certified. Dr. Jegathesan graduated from University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; St Mary'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jegathesan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jegathesan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jegathesan’s office at (203) 753-4131.

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

    • Residency: St Mary'S Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; St Mary'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

    • Medical School: University Of Peradeniya- Fac Of Med- Peradeniya- Sri Lanka (University Sri Lanka) | Med School University Colombo | University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine | St. Mary's Hospital Medical School | Faculty of Health-Care Sciences

    Is Dr. Jegathesan board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jegathesan speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Jegathesan treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Jegathesan 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. Jegathesan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Disease After-effects
    • Long-term Cerebrovascular Problems
    • Post-Cerebrovascular Disease Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6990: Unspecified sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    What procedures does Dr. Jegathesan perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Jegathesan 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. Jegathesan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Jegathesan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jegathesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 753-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jegathesan accept in Waterbury, CT?

    Dr. Jegathesan in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jegathesan's office located?

    Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan's Primary Practice

    2271 E Main St

    Waterbury, CT 06705

    (203) 753-4131

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

    Dr. Jegathesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497859409.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jegathesan?

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

    What is Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan's specialty?

    Dr. Jegathesan is a Internist near Waterbury, CT.

    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.

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    Is this Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jegathesan is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, CT, Griffin Hospital, Waterbury Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, York Hospital 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 Kanagaratnam Jegathesan accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jegathesan's office at (203) 753-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kanagaratnam Jegathesan?

    Please contact Dr. Jegathesan's office at (203) 753-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan have?

    Dr. Kanagaratnam Jegathesan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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