Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD
Little Rock, AR
39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Govindarajan, Hematologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Govindarajan graduated from KR AND CHELUVAMBA HOSPITALMYSORE MEDICAL COLLEGEUNIV OF MYSORE and completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Govindarajan is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Govindarajan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Govindarajan’s office at (501) 686-8000.
Where did Dr. Govindarajan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India | KR AND CHELUVAMBA HOSPITALMYSORE MEDICAL COLLEGEUNIV OF MYSORE
Is Dr. Govindarajan board certified as a Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Govindarajan speak?
Dr. Govindarajan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Govindarajan typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Govindarajan typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Govindarajan accept my insurance?
Dr. Govindarajan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 686-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Govindarajan accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Govindarajan in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Govindarajan's office located?
Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan's Primary Practice
4301 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
What is Dr. Govindarajan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Govindarajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831289313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Govindarajan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Govindarajan
What is Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan's specialty?
Dr. Govindarajan is a Hematologist near Little Rock, AR.
What does a Hematologist do?
An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Is this Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Govindarajan is affiliated with Uams Medical Center 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 Rangaswamy Govindarajan accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Govindarajan's office at (501) 686-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rangaswamy Govindarajan?
Please contact Dr. Govindarajan's office at (501) 686-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan have?
Dr. Rangaswamy Govindarajan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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