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Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS

(Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS, Pulmonologist)

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease), Infectious Disease and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)
Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.
111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473

Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS is a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), infectious disease and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network, CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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Office Locations

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, East Pavilion, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401-1473
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Some issues Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement
pulmonary function test

In 2023, Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS performed more centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement, and pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Vermont.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 34
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated during 2019 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated as a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pleural drainage and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 13
doctor visit 272
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136
pleural drainage 13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 181
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 315
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 36
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated during 2020 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 37
Dementia 9
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated as a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 14
doctor visit 312
hospital care 105
inpatient care 105
pulmonary testing 112

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 222
Female 214
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 409
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 52
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated during 2021 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 31
Dementia 9
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated as a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
bronchoscopy 13
doctor visit 321
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68
pleural drainage 16
pulmonary testing 137

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 243
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 441
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 152
85 and over 68
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated as a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

catheterization 13
doctor visit 240
hospital care 58
inpatient care 58
pulmonary testing 95

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 199
Female 234
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 410
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 129
85 and over 44
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated as a pulmonologist in Burlington, VT were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and pleural drainage.

aspiration 14
bronchoscopy 13
catheterization 13
doctor visit 237
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91
pleural drainage 14
pulmonary testing 114

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS.

Gender
Male 175
Female 176
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 315
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 107
85 and over 40
Less than 65 50
65 to 74 148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 18
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 51
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Cancer 21
Dementia 6

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Vermont.

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network
CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran, MBBS accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource
MagnaCare
Great-West Healthcare
Fidelis Care
Medicare Advantage
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Community Care Network (CCN)
Aetna
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Delta Dental
Cigna
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
CHAMPVA
Anthem
MVP Health Care
First Health
UnitedHealthcare
The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
Vermont Blue Advantage
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
Zelis/Stratose
Optum Rx
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
EBPA
Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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Biography

Dr. Ramasubramanian Baalachandran's areas of specialization are infectious disease, pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), and critical care (intensive care medicine); he sees patients in Burlington, VT. Areas of expertise for Dr. Baalachandran include cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. He is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. Dr. Baalachandran trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona for residency. He accepts Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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