32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rathnam, Internist in Elmhurst, NY?
Where did Dr. Rathnam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Rathnam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sivagama Rathnam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rathnam speak?
Dr. Rathnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rathnam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rathnam 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. Rathnam. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rathnam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sivagama Rathnam 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
Please contact Dr. Rathnam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rathnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Rathnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 334-4952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rathnam accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Rathnam in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rathnam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rathnam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rathnam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rathnam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rathnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962429845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rathnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rathnam
What is Dr. Sivagama Rathnam's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.