31 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Raman, Thoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Raman?
Dr. Ravishankar Raman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Raman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Raman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Raman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Chengalpattu Medical College
What languages does Dr. Raman speak?
Dr. Raman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Raman typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Raman 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. Raman. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Raman typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Raman 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. Raman. 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:
- Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG (3 Grafts)
- Triple Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (3 Arteries)
CPT Codes:
- 33535: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 3 coronary arterial grafts
Does Dr. Raman accept my insurance?
Dr. Raman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raman accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Raman in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Raman's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Raman affiliated with?
Dr. Raman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Raman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386805117.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raman