Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman, MD
Cleveland, OH
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankararaman, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sankararaman graduated from Thanjavur University Of Chennai, completed his residency at Louisiana State University Program, and is currently affiliated with University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Dr. Sankararaman is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankararaman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankararaman’s office at (216) 317-9850.
Where did Dr. Sankararaman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Louisiana State University Program
Medical School: Thanjavur University Of Chennai
What languages does Dr. Sankararaman speak?
Dr. Sankararaman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sankararaman typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sankararaman 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. Sankararaman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sankararaman typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sankararaman 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. Sankararaman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
Does Dr. Sankararaman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankararaman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 317-9850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankararaman accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Sankararaman in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
State of Ohio
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankararaman's office located?
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
(216) 317-9850
Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman's Practice 2
4137 Boardman Canfield Rd Ste LL5
Canfield, OH 44406
What is Dr. Sankararaman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankararaman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033358858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankararaman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankararaman
What is Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman's specialty?
Dr. Sankararaman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankararaman is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Senthilkumar Sankararaman accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Senthilkumar Sankararaman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankararaman's office at (216) 317-9850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Senthilkumar Sankararaman?
Please contact Dr. Sankararaman's office at (216) 317-9850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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