Ruth Manjula Karunananthan, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Ruth Manjula Karunananthan is an Internal Medicine specialist based in West Covina, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(626) 263-7010West Covina, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 33 years in internal medicine, Ruth Manjula Karunananthan, M.D. is a long-established internist in West Covina. With 33+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the West Covina area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in West Covina33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3844dNPPES updated 2015-11-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 W West Covina Pkwy Ste 102, West Covina, CA 91790-2703

Fax: (626) 960-3634
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+2%)20%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1500w West Covina Pkwy Ste 203, West Covina, CA 91790-2703

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ruth Manjula Karunananthan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Manjula Karunananthan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to West Covina required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ruth Manjula Karunananthan

NPI records show Dr. Karunananthan as active with telehealth listed in West Covina, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 263-7010.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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