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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sampath, Gynecologist in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Ruthven Sampath, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Alamogordo, NM with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Sampath graduated from Meharry Medical College. Dr. Sampath is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sampath’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sampath’s office at (575) 443-2999.
Where did Dr. Sampath go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine | Meharry Medical College
Is Dr. Sampath board certified as a Gynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Ruthven Sampath, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Sampath speak?
Dr. Sampath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sampath treat?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Sampath 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. Sampath. 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:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Irregular Periods
- Amenorrhea
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Absent Periods
- No Periods
- Lack of Menstruation
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
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:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Hysterectomy
- Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Vault Prolapse
- Post-Hysterectomy Prolapse
- Dropped Vagina After Hysterectomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- N813: Complete uterovaginal prolapse
- N993: Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
Also known as:
- Female Infertility Due to Ovulation Problems
- Female Infertility
- Anovulatory Infertility
- Ovulation Disorder Infertility
- Lack of Ovulation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N970: Female infertility associated with anovulation
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Incomplete Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
- Cervix Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Partial uterine prolapse
- Incomplete uterine descent
- Uterovaginal prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N812: Incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Sampath perform?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Sampath 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. Sampath. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wash and Medication Application
- Vaginal Irrigation
- Vaginal Medication Treatment
- Treatment for Vaginal Infection
CPT Codes:
- 57150: Irrigation of vagina and/or application of medicament for treatment of bacterial, parasitic, or fungoid disease
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- D&C
- Uterine Scraping
- Uterine Dilation and Curettage
CPT Codes:
- 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
- Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
- Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
- Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
- Laparoscopic Tube Tying
CPT Codes:
- 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Sampath accept my insurance?
Dr. Sampath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 443-2999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sampath accept in Alamogordo, NM?
Dr. Sampath in Alamogordo, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
StableView Health
State of New Mexico
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sampath's office located?
Dr. Ruthven Sampath's Primary Practice
2669 Scenic Dr
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 443-2999
What is Dr. Sampath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sampath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851484570.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sampath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sampath
What is Dr. Ruthven Sampath's specialty?
Dr. Sampath is a Gynecologist near Alamogordo, NM. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Sampath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruthven Sampath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sampath is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Lincoln County Medical Center 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 Ruthven Sampath accepting new patients in Alamogordo, NM?
Yes, Dr. Ruthven Sampath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruthven Sampath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sampath's office at (575) 443-2999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruthven Sampath?
Please contact Dr. Sampath's office at (575) 443-2999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ruthven Sampath have?
Dr. Ruthven Sampath is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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