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Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD

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Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Adult Gastroenterology

Osmania Medical College

Professional interests include: polypectomy (polyp removal), cirrhosis, colonoscopy, and more.

101 Prospect Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(848) 290-6000

Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD is a hepatologist in Lakewood, NJ specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Osmania Medical College. Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC.

Office Locations

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

101 Prospect Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(848) 290-6000

(848) 290-3300

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RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ 07052

1-888-724-7123

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Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD treated as a hepatologist in Lakewood, NJ during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	122
gastrointestinal procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD treated as a hepatologist in Lakewood, NJ were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	122
gastrointestinal procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	121
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	17
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD graduated from Osmania Medical College. She completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Osmania Medical College

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

COLUMBIA HEALTHCARE OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA 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. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care

Cigna

Aetna

EmblemHealth

Consumer Health Network

WellCare

CIGNA Medicare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Better Health

Centivo

Clover

DOL

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO

Preferred Health Strategies PPO

Correctional Medical Services: HMO

Coventry / First Health: PPO

Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network PPO

NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network

Medicaid

Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare

Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare

Medicare

Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO

USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO

Qualcare: HMO and PPO

Aetna Better Health

NJ Manufacturers PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare

Consumer Health Network: PPO

Devon Health Services: PPO

Magnacare PPO

Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$413 Skyrizi $159	Rinvoq $97	Humira $55	Mavyret $49	LINZESS $35	Other $17
Cook Medical LLC	$353 Hemospray $353
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$234 STELARA $234
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$80 ENTYVIO $80
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$50 Ocaliva $50
Other	$50 IBSRELA $24	DUPIXENT $14	SUFLAVE $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,180

Biography

Dr. Saraswathi Lakkasani is an adult gastroenterology specialist. Her clinical interests include fecal occult blood test (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, and ulcers. She is affiliated with HCA Virginia. Dr. Lakkasani graduated from Osmania Medical College.