Summary

Dr. Ragunath Appasamy is a gastroenterologist who has been practicing for over four decades, bringing extensive experience to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and completed his residency at Bangalore Baptist Hospital in 1983. Dr. Appasamy is fluent in English and has built a comprehensive practice focused on diagnosive and therapeutic gastroenterology.

Dr. Appasamy practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper endoscopy procedures, and feeding tube management. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care and clinical skills.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 44 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bangalore Baptist Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ragunath Appasamy

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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44 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Italian
Philadelphia , PADarby , PADarby , PADarby , PA
Med School: Bangalore Medical College Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ragunath Appasamy

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Ragunath Appasamy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ragunath Appasamy has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Ragunath Appasamy holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bangalore Baptist Hospital in 1983.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Medical College in 1982.

NPI Number

Ragunath Appasamy's NPI number is 1467401976.

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Ragunath Appasamy is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
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Ragunath Appasamy speaks English.

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