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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivaraju, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Verona, NJ?
Dr. Kannan Sivaraju, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Verona, NJ. He is board certified. Dr. Sivaraju graduated from Than Javur Med College and completed his residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center Program. Dr. Sivaraju is fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivaraju’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivaraju’s office at (973) 239-2600.
Where did Dr. Sivaraju go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Than Javur Med College | Dr. P.S.I. Medical College
Is Dr. Sivaraju board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kannan Sivaraju, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivaraju speak?
Dr. Sivaraju and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Sivaraju treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sivaraju 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. Sivaraju. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cystostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Bladder Stoma Care
- Urinary Diversion Care
- Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
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:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89313: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 3
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does Dr. Sivaraju perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sivaraju 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. Sivaraju. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Sivaraju accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivaraju accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 239-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivaraju accept in Verona, NJ?
Dr. Sivaraju in Verona, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sivaraju's office located?
Dr. Kannan Sivaraju's Primary Practice
271 Grove Ave Ste A
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 239-2600
What is Dr. Sivaraju's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivaraju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659508687.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivaraju?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivaraju
What is Dr. Kannan Sivaraju's specialty?
Dr. Sivaraju is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Verona, NJ. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Sivaraju to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kannan Sivaraju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivaraju is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Englewood Hospital, Cooperman Barnabas 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kannan Sivaraju accepting new patients in Verona, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kannan Sivaraju is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kannan Sivaraju offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivaraju's office at (973) 239-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kannan Sivaraju?
Please contact Dr. Sivaraju's office at (973) 239-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kannan Sivaraju have?
Dr. Kannan Sivaraju is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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