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Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Washington School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: interventional endoscopy, colorectal surgery procedures, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), and more.

200 Ucla Medical Plaza #365a
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 825-1597

Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Medical Plaza Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Address:

200 Ucla Medical Plaza #365a
Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“Dr. V. Raman Muthusamy, medical director for endoscopy at UCLA Health and lead author of a positive early study of the Exalt scope, noted that the costs of ERCP procedures will rise no matter what...”—"FDA says Boston Scientific's new single-use scope a step forward in safety", Star Tribune, December 2019

aspiration	72
diagnostic procedures	237
doctor visit	51
foreign body removal	19
gastrointestinal procedures	446
image guided procedures	72
injections	50
minimally invasive procedures	446
minor procedures	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	166

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	29
Less than 65	31

aspiration	75
balloon dilation	19
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	82
esophageal dilation	20
foreign body removal	40
gastrointestinal procedures	494
image guided procedures	75
injections	41
minimally invasive procedures	494
minor procedures	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	254
ultrasound (sonogram)	170

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	15
Hispanic	37
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	0
Hispanic	70
Asian	74
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	48
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

aspiration	40
diagnostic procedures	187
doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	304
hospital care	18
image guided procedures	40
injections	17
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	304
minor procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	117

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

aspiration	60
balloon dilation	30
diagnostic procedures	280
doctor visit	100
esophageal dilation	20
foreign body removal	24
gastrointestinal procedures	497
hospital care	68
image guided procedures	60
injections	16
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	497
minor procedures	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	323
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	16
Hispanic	52
Asian	46
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	39
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

aspiration	66
diagnostic procedures	300
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	456
hospital care	70
image guided procedures	66
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	456
minor procedures	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	363
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	151

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	26
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	41
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	38
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	34
Less than 65	36

aspiration	39
diagnostic procedures	244
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	363
hospital care	79
image guided procedures	39
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	363
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	288
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	30
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

aspiration	43
balloon dilation	34
diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	101
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	400
hospital care	82
image guided procedures	43
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	400
minor procedures	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	270
stent placement (stenting)	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	35
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	39
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

aspiration	43
balloon dilation	30
diagnostic procedures	262
doctor visit	184
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	385
hospital care	73
image guided procedures	43
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	385
minor procedures	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	284
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	13
Hispanic	41
Asian	40
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	54
balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	256
doctor visit	95
esophageal dilation	21
foreign body removal	28
gastrointestinal procedures	437
hospital care	57
image guided procedures	54
injections	32
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	437
minor procedures	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	283
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	41
Non-Hispanic White	266
Hispanic	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	130
85 and over	33
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	19
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (1998)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2001)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$288,079 Biliary Devices $62,530	EXALT Model D $41,211	GENERAL THERAPIES $33,924	EXALT $24,341	GENERAL - THERAPIES $23,150	Other $102,924
Covidien LP	$52,782 GI Solutions $31,061	Barrx $7,005	PillCam $5,146	RFA $1,933	Cytosponge $1,641	Other $5,997
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$6,644 EsophyX $6,644
PENTAX of America, Inc.	$6,524 Cryoballoon $2,250	C.A.P. HD Duodenoscope $593	C2 CryoBalloon $94	VIDEO GASTROSCOPE $28	$3,559
Cook Incorporated	$4,333 ESC - Metal Stents $1,886	ESC - Endoscopic Ultrasound $1,077	Endoscopy $798	ESC - Hemostasis $171	ESC - Sphincterotomy $153	Other $248
Other	$16,404 LINX Reflux Management System $3,947	Photofrin $2,642	GI GENIUS $757	FUJIFILM $597	Nvision VLE $542	Other $7,918

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$201,179
Consulting Fee	$100,857
Travel and Lodging	$37,900
Food and Beverage	$28,578
Honoraria	$4,250
Other	$2,002

Research Payments

Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD has received 25 research payments totaling $233,371.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MAS, MD.

Company	Year	Amount	Source of Ownership	Terms of Ownership
CapsoVision, Inc.	2022	$174,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares
CapsoVision, Inc.	2021	$174,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares
CapsoVision, Inc.	2020	$174,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares
CapsoVision, Inc.	2017	$10,800.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares
CapsoVision, Inc.	2019	$10,800.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares
CapsoVision, Inc.	2018	$10,800.00	Physician Covered Recipient	cash paid for common shares

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Biography

Dr. Venkataraman Muthusamy's specialty is adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests include esophageal cancer, interventional endoscopy, and chronic pancreatitis. He most likely takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Muthusamy attended medical school at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Muthusamy's medical residency was performed at Duke University Medical Center. His distinctions include: Super Doctors Southern California; Best Doctors in America; and Super doctors, Southern California. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Muthusamy welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by UCLA Health.