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Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera, DO

Newark, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ratnasekera, Critical Care Surgeon in Newark, DE?

    Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera, DO is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ratnasekera is currently affiliated with Wilmington Hospital. Dr. Ratnasekera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratnasekera’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratnasekera’s office at (610) 499-7605.

    What languages does Dr. Ratnasekera speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ratnasekera treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Ratnasekera 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. Ratnasekera. 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:

    • Falls
    • Accidental Falls
    • Unintentional Falls
    • Falling Accidents

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Injury
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Trauma
    • Bodily Harm
    • Accidental Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T1490: Injury, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • Shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock

    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

    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:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Ratnasekera perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ratnasekera's office.

    Does Dr. Ratnasekera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ratnasekera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 499-7605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ratnasekera accept in Newark, DE?

    Dr. Ratnasekera in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ratnasekera's office located?

    Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera's Primary Practice

    4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 3301

    Newark, DE 19713

    (610) 499-7605

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    Wilmington Hospital

    501 W 14th St

    Wilmington, DE 19801

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    Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera's Practice 3

    1250 E Marshall St

    Richmond, VA 23298

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

    Dr. Ratnasekera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831487479.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratnasekera?

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

    What is Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera's specialty?

    Dr. Ratnasekera is a Critical Care Surgeon near Newark, DE. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Ratnasekera to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ratnasekera is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital 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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    Is Asanthi Ratnasekera accepting new patients in Newark, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asanthi Ratnasekera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ratnasekera's office at (610) 499-7605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asanthi Ratnasekera?

    Please contact Dr. Ratnasekera's office at (610) 499-7605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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