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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ram, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Aatma Ram is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ram’s office at (610) 402-0100.
What languages does Dr. Ram speak?
Dr. Ram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Ram typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Ram 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. Ram. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Ram typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Aatma Ram may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Ram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ram accept my insurance?
Dr. Ram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ram accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Ram in Allentown, PA 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)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ram's office located?
Dr. Aatma Ram's Primary Practice
2166 S 12th St Ste 402
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-0100
What is Dr. Ram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730747809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ram
What is Dr. Aatma Ram's specialty?
Dr. Ram is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Allentown, PA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Aatma Ram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ram is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Aatma Ram accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Aatma Ram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aatma Ram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ram's office at (610) 402-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aatma Ram?
Please contact Dr. Ram's office at (610) 402-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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