Summary

Dr. Vijay Ramu has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 31 years and is affiliated with Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs contrast echocardiography, transthoracic echocardiography, and cardiac device monitoring.

Dr. Ramu completed his residency at East Tennessee State University and sees patients in Johnson City, Tennessee. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ramu 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 57 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • East Tennessee State University
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Vijay Kumar Ramu has 4 locations

Etsu Health Care

329 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

300 Med Tech PkwyJohnson City, TN 37604

Johnson City Medical Center

400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604

Sycamore Shoals Hospital

1501 W Elk AveElizabethton, TN 37643

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vijay Kumar Ramu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - HMO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • POMCO
  • Priority Health
  • SAMBA
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vijay Kumar Ramu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vijay Kumar Ramu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Vijay Kumar Ramu holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at East Tennessee State University.

Medical School

Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Ramu's NPI number is 1164519104.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Vijay Ramu affiliated with?
Dr. Vijay Ramu is affiliated with Franklin Woods Community Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Vijay Ramu speak?
Dr. Vijay Ramu speaks English.

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