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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramanathan, Hospitalist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Meera Ramanathan, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ramanathan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramanathan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramanathan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ramanathan speak?
Dr. Ramanathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ramanathan typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ramanathan 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. Ramanathan. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ramanathan typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Meera Ramanathan may include:
Please contact Dr. Ramanathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ramanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramanathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramanathan accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ramanathan in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ramanathan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ramanathan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ramanathan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ramanathan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780020164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramanathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramanathan
What is Dr. Meera Ramanathan's specialty?
Dr. Ramanathan is a Hospitalist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Meera Ramanathan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramanathan is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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
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Is Dr. Meera Ramanathan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Meera Ramanathan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meera Ramanathan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramanathan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Meera Ramanathan?
Please contact Dr. Ramanathan's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Ramanathan's office located?
Dr. Ramanathan's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Lake Forest, IL.
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