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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paramasivam, Internist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paramasivam is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paramasivam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paramasivam’s office at (413) 772-0211.
Is Dr. Paramasivam board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Paramasivam speak?
Dr. Paramasivam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Paramasivam treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Paramasivam 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. Paramasivam. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Which procedures does Dr. Paramasivam perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Paramasivam's office.
Does Dr. Paramasivam accept my insurance?
Dr. Paramasivam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 772-0211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paramasivam accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Paramasivam in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health New England
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paramasivam's office located?
Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam's Primary Practice
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 772-0211
What is Dr. Paramasivam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paramasivam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417180878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paramasivam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paramasivam
What is Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam's specialty?
Dr. Paramasivam is a Internist near Springfield, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Paramasivam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paramasivam is affiliated with Baystate 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Vijayakumar Paramasivam accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paramasivam's office at (413) 772-0211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijayakumar Paramasivam?
Please contact Dr. Paramasivam's office at (413) 772-0211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam have?
Dr. Vijayakumar Paramasivam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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