Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Murugappan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?

Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murugappan is fluent in English, Kannada, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murugappan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murugappan’s office at (206) 223-6600.

What languages does Dr. Murugappan speak?

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

English
Kannada
Tamil

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murugappan typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Murugappan 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. Murugappan. 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:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Abdominal Pain
Stomach Ache
Belly Pain
Stomach Pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

Also known as:

Shortness of Breath
Breathing Problems
Difficulty breathing
Breathlessness
Dyspnea

ICD-10 Codes:

R0602: Shortness of breath

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Murugappan typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan may include:

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

Does Dr. Murugappan accept my insurance?

Dr. Murugappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 223-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Murugappan accept in Seattle, WA?

Dr. Murugappan in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare

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Where is Dr. Murugappan's office located?

Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan's Primary Practice

201 16th Ave E

Seattle, WA 98112

(206) 223-6600

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Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan's Practice 2

315 M L King Jr Way

Tacoma, WA 98405

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Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan's Practice 3

925 Seneca St

Seattle, WA 98101

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What hospitals are Dr. Murugappan affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Murugappan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Virginia Mason Medical Center,Seattle, WA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital,Seattle, WA

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

Dr. Murugappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881037497.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murugappan?

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

What is Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan's specialty?

Dr. Murugappan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Sathyaraj Murugappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Murugappan is affiliated with Virginia Mason 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

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