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Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Siddhartha Medical College (1987)

Professional interests include: bronchiectasis, tuberculosis (TB), consultation, and more.

10726 Huffmeister Road Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065

(281) 955-0338

Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Houston, TX specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from Siddhartha Medical College in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, HOUSTON PULMONARY AND SLEEP ASSOCIATES PLLC and HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress.

Office Locations

Address:

10726 Huffmeister Road Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065

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11302 Fallbrook Drive Suite 205
Houston, TX 77065

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13219 Dotson Road Suite 210
Houston, TX 77070

Address:

155 School Street Suite 250
Tomball, TX 77375

Address:

21216 Northwest Freeway Suite 430
Cypress, TX 77429

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235 W Palm Street Suite 107
Bellville, TX 77418

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Houston, TX 77024

Some issues Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

allergy testing	3455
doctor visit	343
hospital care	94
immunotherapy	996
injections	996
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	2942
skin testing	3455

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	21
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

allergy testing	5378
doctor visit	423
hospital care	83
immunotherapy	1156
injections	1156
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	4466
skin testing	5378

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

allergy testing	4233
doctor visit	365
hospital care	134
immunotherapy	1168
injections	1168
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	3513
skin testing	4233

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	38
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

allergy testing	6407
doctor visit	500
hospital care	140
immunotherapy	1702
injections	1702
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	5295
skin testing	6407

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	34
Hispanic	24
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	53
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

allergy testing	8733
doctor visit	598
hospital care	103
immunotherapy	1693
injections	1693
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	7090
skin testing	8733

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	40
Hispanic	32
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	28
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

allergy testing	3917
doctor visit	400
hospital care	103
immunotherapy	723
injections	723
inpatient care	103
minimally invasive procedures	3124
pulmonary testing	20
skin testing	3917

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	28
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

allergy testing	6329
doctor visit	502
hospital care	82
immunotherapy	1258
injections	1258
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	5051
pulmonary testing	27
skin testing	6329

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	26
Hispanic	21
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

allergy testing	3461
doctor visit	359
immunotherapy	1042
injections	1042
minimally invasive procedures	2926
skin testing	3461

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	17
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

allergy testing	9232
doctor visit	778
immunotherapy	1605
injections	1605
minimally invasive procedures	7697
skin testing	9232

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Houston, TX were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	5682
doctor visit	477
hospital care	105
immunotherapy	1260
injections	1260
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	4678
pulmonary testing	23
skin testing	5682

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD.

**Gender**
Female	150
Male	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	38
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD graduated from Siddhartha Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at The University Hospital, Newark. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Siddhartha Medical College (1987)

Residency: The University Hospital, Newark (1997)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

HOUSTON PULMONARY AND SLEEP ASSOCIATES PLLC

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

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. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Community Health Choice Star, HMO Blue Texas, BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice Chip, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Aetna

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Community Health Choice Star

HMO Blue Texas

BCBS BAV Blue Advantage HMO Exchange

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice Chip

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rama Rao Yerramsetti, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Optinose US, Inc.	$4,814 Xhance $4,814
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,685 NUCALA $1,847	BREO $311	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $210	AREXVY $63	INCRUSE $46	Other $208
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,536 SYMBICORT $743	TEZSPIRE $641	FASENRA $520	BREZTRI $137	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $46	Other $450
Alk-Abello, Inc	$1,819 Odactra $1,643	RAGWITEK $87	GRASTEK $19	$70
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,090 DUPIXENT $1,090
Other	$13,248 XOLAIR $1,660	DUPIXENT $665	Yupelri $440	EpiPen $439	Cinryze $434	Other $9,610

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20,813
Consulting Fee	$3,384
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,300
Travel and Lodging	$628
Education	$67

Biography

Dr. Rama Yerramsetti is a specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. He works in Houston, TX, Bellville, TX, and Cypress, TX. Dr. Yerramsetti's areas of expertise include sleep study, allergic reaction, and laryngoscopy. He is affiliated with Memorial Hermann and HCA Houston Healthcare. He seems to honor Amerigroup, Aetna Medicare, Blue California, and more. His education and training includes medical school at Siddhartha Medical College and residency at The University Hospital, Newark. Dr. Yerramsetti (or staff) speaks Telugu and Spanish.