29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Critical Care Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Siva Sivakumar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Sivakumar graduated from Than Javur Med College and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office at (484) 622-1000.
Where did Dr. Sivakumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | Than Javur Med College
Is Dr. Sivakumar board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Siva Sivakumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?
Dr. Sivakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 622-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sivakumar in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?
Dr. Siva Sivakumar's Primary Practice
100 Cambridge St Fl 14
Boston, MA 02114
(484) 622-1000
What is Dr. Sivakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992788442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivakumar
What is Dr. Siva Sivakumar's specialty?
Dr. Sivakumar is a Critical Care Internist near Boston, MA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Siva Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital, Elliot Hospital, Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock 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 Siva Sivakumar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
No, Dr. Siva Sivakumar is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Siva Sivakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (484) 622-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Siva Sivakumar?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (484) 622-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Siva Sivakumar have?
Dr. Siva Sivakumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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