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Urmila Shivaram, MD

Urmila Shivaram, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Languages

English, Hindi

Seeing patients at

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35 reviews

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    Her czri g ways Her knowledge Her appearance

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    Thorough, caring, explains things easily

    • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
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    Dr . Shivram is very knowledgeable and spent time explaining my results . She is kind and compassionate.

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    She is compassionate and professional

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    Dr Shivaram is a truly amazing doctor. Her concern for her patients is palpable. Additionally she treats the whole patient which makes a huge difference in her care and in our recovery.

    • Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
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    Dr.Shivaram communicates very well with the patient and is understanding.

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
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    She is expert in her field Good listener and Caring

    • Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
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    Very very nice and very good Dr Urmila.Marks 100 Out of 100.very intelligent Dr.

    • Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
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    Dr. Shivaram is very knowledgeable in her field. She listens and answers all of my concerns. She is very courteous and professional.

    • Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
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    n/a

    • Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
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    Dr Shivaram is so very compassionate, empathetic, kind, caring & reassuring

    • Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
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    Advised me properly and I am satisfied

    • Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
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    N/A

    • Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
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    She is very informative about patient issues and what treatment is available.

    • Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
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    She repeatedly checked on lab results till they became available then called me at 9pm to go to the emergency room for 2 units of blood, very well may have saved my life.

    • Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
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    Dr Shivaram was of great help with managing my COPD

    • Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
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    Dr Shivaram was warm and kind. Waiting for her to get back to me on how she can help me. She said she needs to do some research.

    • Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
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    She is very knowledgeable & well behaved physician.

    • Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
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    Took great care

    • Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
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    Dr.Shivaram is one of my best doctors. She shows concern for me and answers all of my questions.

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  • About Urmila Shivaram, MD

    Dr. Urmila Shivaram is a board certified pulmonologist. She treats asthma, chronic cough, COPD, and sleep disorders with a whole-person approach.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Shivaram focuses on understanding each patient beyond the diagnosis to provide comprehensive, individualized care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 144841

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1215025473

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

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    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR