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Who is Dr. Alwarappan, Internist in Gallatin, TN?
Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gallatin, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alwarappan graduated from Coimbatore Medical College. Dr. Alwarappan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwarappan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwarappan’s office at (615) 230-8070.
Where did Dr. Alwarappan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Coimbatore Medical College | P.E.S. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Is Dr. Alwarappan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alwarappan speak?
Dr. Alwarappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alwarappan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alwarappan 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. Alwarappan. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Alwarappan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alwarappan's office.
Does Dr. Alwarappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwarappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 230-8070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwarappan accept in Gallatin, TN?
Dr. Alwarappan in Gallatin, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alwarappan's office located?
Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan's Primary Practice
300 Steam Plant Rd Ste 300
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-8070
Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan's Practice 3
4401 Booth Calloway Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
What is Dr. Alwarappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwarappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932327533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwarappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwarappan
What is Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan's specialty?
Dr. Alwarappan is a Internist near Gallatin, TN.
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.
Contact Dr. Alwarappan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alwarappan is affiliated with Medical City Arlington Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Ramesh Alwarappan accepting new patients in Gallatin, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alwarappan's office at (615) 230-8070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramesh Alwarappan?
Please contact Dr. Alwarappan's office at (615) 230-8070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan have?
Dr. Ramesh Alwarappan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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