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Dr. Rajender Varakantam, MD

Johnson City, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Varakantam, Anesthesiologist in Johnson City, NY?

    Dr. Rajender Varakantam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Johnson City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Varakantam graduated from Msramaiah Med College and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Pain Management; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology; Ny Medical College, General Surgery. Dr. Varakantam is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varakantam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varakantam’s office at (315) 470-7111.

    Where did Dr. Varakantam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Pain Management; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology; Ny Medical College, General Surgery | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore University | Msramaiah Med College

    Is Dr. Varakantam board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajender Varakantam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Varakantam speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Kannada

    • Telugu

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Varakantam typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Varakantam 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. Varakantam. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Depression
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Varakantam typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Varakantam performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Varakantam. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Varakantam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Varakantam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 470-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Varakantam accept in Johnson City, NY?

    Dr. Varakantam in Johnson City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Varakantam's office located?

    Dr. Rajender Varakantam's Primary Practice

    52 Harrison St

    Johnson City, NY 13790

    (315) 470-7111

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    Dr. Rajender Varakantam's Practice 2

    24 Mitchell Ave

    Binghamton, NY 13903

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    Dr. Rajender Varakantam's Practice 3

    3400 Vickery Rd

    Syracuse, NY 13212

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

    Dr. Varakantam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528063476.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varakantam?

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

    What is Dr. Rajender Varakantam's specialty?

    Dr. Varakantam is a Anesthesiologist near Johnson City, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Rajender Varakantam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Varakantam is affiliated with Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center 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

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    Is Rajender Varakantam accepting new patients in Johnson City, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Rajender Varakantam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajender Varakantam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Varakantam's office at (315) 470-7111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajender Varakantam?

    Please contact Dr. Varakantam's office at (315) 470-7111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajender Varakantam have?

    Dr. Rajender Varakantam is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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