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Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam, MD

Sayre, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saththasivam, Anesthesiologist in Sayre, PA?

    Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sayre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Saththasivam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saththasivam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saththasivam’s office at (570) 887-2413.

    What languages does Dr. Saththasivam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Saththasivam treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Saththasivam 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. Saththasivam. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Does Dr. Saththasivam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saththasivam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 887-2413 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saththasivam accept in Sayre, PA?

    Dr. Saththasivam in Sayre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Saththasivam's office located?

    Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam's Primary Practice

    1 Guthrie Sq

    Sayre, PA 18840

    (570) 887-2413

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    Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam's Practice 2

    1086 Franklin St

    Johnstown, PA 15905

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    Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam's Practice 3

    2500 Bernville Rd

    Reading, PA 19605

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

    Dr. Saththasivam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528347788.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saththasivam?

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

    What is Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam's specialty?

    Dr. Saththasivam is a Anesthesiologist near Sayre, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Saththasivam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saththasivam is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Poovendran Saththasivam accepting new patients in Sayre, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Poovendran Saththasivam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saththasivam's office at (570) 887-2413 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Poovendran Saththasivam?

    Please contact Dr. Saththasivam's office at (570) 887-2413 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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