EverydayHealthLogo
Dr. Newton Muthunayagam, MD

Dr. Newton Muthunayagam, MD

Middleburg Heights, OH

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Muthunayagam, Gastroenterologist in Middleburg Heights, OH?

    Dr. Newton Muthunayagam, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Middleburg Heights, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Muthunayagam completed his residency at Medical College Trivandrum. Dr. Muthunayagam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Muthunayagam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Muthunayagam’s office.

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

    • Residency: Medical College Trivandrum | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    Is Dr. Muthunayagam board certified in Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Newton Muthunayagam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Muthunayagam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Muthunayagam treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Muthunayagam 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. Muthunayagam. 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:

    • 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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Muthunayagam perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Muthunayagam 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. Muthunayagam. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    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:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Transoral EUS-FNA
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Scope with Removal of Growths
    • Esophageal Ablation
    • Endoscopic Esophageal Lesion Removal
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43229: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Capsule Endoscopy
    • Pill Camera
    • Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
    • Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
    • Intestinal Imaging Pill

    CPT Codes:

    • 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Muthunayagam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Muthunayagam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Muthunayagam accept in Middleburg Heights, OH?

    Dr. Muthunayagam in Middleburg Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Tennessee

    • SummaCare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Muthunayagam's office located?

    Dr. Newton Muthunayagam's Primary Practice

    7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste C406

    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

    Get Directions

    Dr. Newton Muthunayagam's Practice 2

    6115 Powers Blvd Ste 303

    Cleveland, OH 44129

    Get Directions

    Dr. Newton Muthunayagam's Practice 3

    3700 Kolbe Rd

    Lorain, OH 44053

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Muthunayagam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043367105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muthunayagam?

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

    What is Dr. Newton Muthunayagam's specialty?

    Dr. Muthunayagam is a Gastroenterologist near Middleburg Heights, OH. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Muthunayagam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Newton Muthunayagam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Muthunayagam is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center, Firelands Regional Medical Center, Medina 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

    Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?

    Explore Gastroenterologist with 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 Newton Muthunayagam accepting new patients in Middleburg Heights, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Newton Muthunayagam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Newton Muthunayagam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Muthunayagam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Newton Muthunayagam?

    Please contact Dr. Muthunayagam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Newton Muthunayagam have?

    Dr. Newton Muthunayagam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    Other Gastroenterologist Near Middleburg Heights, OH

    MI

    Gastroenterologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Middleburg Heights, OH
    SM

    Gastroenterologist

    5.0
    (1)
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Cleveland, OH
    Dr. Jason Vollweiler, MD

    Gastroenterologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Cleveland, OH
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists