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Dr. Murali Ramadurai, MD

Dr. Murali Ramadurai, MD

Newton, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramadurai, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Newton, MA?

    Dr. Murali Ramadurai, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newton, MA. Dr. Ramadurai graduated from Madras and completed his residency at Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program. Dr. Ramadurai is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramadurai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramadurai’s office at (781) 642-1859.

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

    • Fellowship: TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER

    • Residency: Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: Madras | Madras Med College

    What languages does Dr. Ramadurai speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Ramadurai treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ramadurai 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. Ramadurai. 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:

    • Adult Failure to Thrive
    • Geriatric Failure to Thrive
    • Unexplained Decline in Adults
    • Wasting Syndrome in Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R627: Adult failure to thrive

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    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:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dementia with Psychotic Symptoms
    • Dementia
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Cognitive decline with psychosis
    • Memory loss with hallucinations
    • Neurocognitive disorder with psychotic features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0392: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does Dr. Ramadurai perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ramadurai 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. Ramadurai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Does Dr. Ramadurai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramadurai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 642-1859 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramadurai accept in Newton, MA?

    Dr. Ramadurai in Newton, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ramadurai's office located?

    Dr. Murali Ramadurai's Primary Practice

    83 Littlefield Rd

    Newton, MA 02459

    (781) 642-1859

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Top 5% Of Graduating Class In Medicine

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

    Dr. Ramadurai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922057017.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramadurai?

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

    What is Dr. Murali Ramadurai's specialty?

    Dr. Ramadurai is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Newton, MA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Ramadurai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Murali Ramadurai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramadurai is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center, Rhode Island Hospital, Boston 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Murali Ramadurai accepting new patients in Newton, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Murali Ramadurai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Murali Ramadurai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramadurai's office at (781) 642-1859 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Murali Ramadurai?

    Please contact Dr. Ramadurai's office at (781) 642-1859 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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