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Who is Dr. Rathnakumar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rathnakumar completed her residency at Jersey City Medical Center, Affiliated By Mount Sinai University Hospital. Dr. Rathnakumar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rathnakumar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rathnakumar’s office.
Where did Dr. Rathnakumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jersey City Medical Center, Affiliated By Mount Sinai University Hospital
Medical School: Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University
Is Dr. Rathnakumar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rathnakumar speak?
Dr. Rathnakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rathnakumar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Rathnakumar 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. Rathnakumar. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rathnakumar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Rathnakumar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rathnakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rathnakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rathnakumar accept in Edison, NJ?
Dr. Rathnakumar in Edison, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Longevity Health Founders
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rathnakumar's office located?
What is Dr. Rathnakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rathnakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023146370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rathnakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rathnakumar
What is Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar's specialty?
Dr. Rathnakumar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Edison, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rathnakumar is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Hackensack University 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 Charumathi Rathnakumar accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rathnakumar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charumathi Rathnakumar?
Please contact Dr. Rathnakumar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar have?
Dr. Charumathi Rathnakumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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