47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Viswanathan, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Viswanathan?
Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Addiction Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Viswanathan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn, NY community, Dr. Viswanathan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Viswanathan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kings County Hosp Ctr, Psychiatry; Queens Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Viswanathan board certified as an Addiction Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Viswanathan speak?
Dr. Viswanathan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Viswanathan typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Viswanathan 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. Viswanathan. 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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Viswanathan typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan may include:
Please contact Dr. Viswanathan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Viswanathan accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Viswanathan in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
CDPHP
Centene Corporation
Cigna
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Viswanathan's office located?
Dr. Ramaswamy Viswanathan's Primary Practice
450 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 270-1808
What hospitals are Dr. Viswanathan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Viswanathan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Viswanathan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215986831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viswanathan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viswanathan