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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramanujam, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Peoria, AZ?
Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Peoria, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified. Dr. Ramanujam completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, General Surgery Worcester City Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Ramanujam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramanujam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramanujam’s office at (623) 832-3001.
Where did Dr. Ramanujam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, General Surgery Worcester City Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India
What languages does Dr. Ramanujam speak?
Dr. Ramanujam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ramanujam treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Ramanujam 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. Ramanujam. 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:
- 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:
- Hemorrhoids
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
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:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- History of large intestine cancer
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past colon cancer
- Colorectal cancer survivor
- Previous large bowel malignancy
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85038: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Which procedures does Dr. Ramanujam perform as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), procedures performed by a Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam may include:
- Abdominal Colorectal Surgery
- Anal Pap Smear
- Anoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colorectal Surgeon Consultation
- Colorectal Surgeon Follow Up
- Colorectal Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery Second Opinion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ramanujam's office.
Does Dr. Ramanujam accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramanujam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 832-3001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramanujam accept in Peoria, AZ?
Dr. Ramanujam in Peoria, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ramanujam's office located?
Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam's Primary Practice
13640 N Plaza del Rio Blvd
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 832-3001
Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam's Practice 3
10503 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 114
Sun City, AZ 85351
What is Dr. Ramanujam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramanujam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447286752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramanujam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramanujam
What is Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam's specialty?
Dr. Ramanujam is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Peoria, AZ. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Ramanujam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramanujam is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb 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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Is Paravasthu Ramanujam accepting new patients in Peoria, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paravasthu Ramanujam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramanujam's office at (623) 832-3001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paravasthu Ramanujam?
Please contact Dr. Ramanujam's office at (623) 832-3001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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