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Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah, MD

Anesthesiologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thiagarajah, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Thiagarajah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thiagarajah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thiagarajah’s office at (212) 420-2385.

    Where did Dr. Thiagarajah go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: University Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka

    Is Dr. Thiagarajah board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Thiagarajah speak?

    Dr. Thiagarajah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Thiagarajah typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Thiagarajah 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. Thiagarajah. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Inflammation of the Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus
    • Esophageal Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Thiagarajah typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah may include:

    Please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Thiagarajah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thiagarajah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-2385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thiagarajah accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Thiagarajah in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Amida Care

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Thiagarajah's office located?

    1st Avenue At 16th Street Beth Israel Medical Cent

    1 E 16 St

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 420-2385

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    What is Dr. Thiagarajah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thiagarajah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992865174.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thiagarajah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thiagarajah

    What is Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah's specialty?

    Dr. Thiagarajah is a Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thiagarajah is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Valley Hospital 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Somasundaram Thiagarajah accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office at (212) 420-2385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Somasundaram Thiagarajah?

    Please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office at (212) 420-2385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah have?

    Dr. Somasundaram Thiagarajah is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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