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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vellayappan, Anesthesiologist in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Vellayappan graduated from Than Javur Med College and completed her residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Vellayappan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vellayappan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vellayappan’s office at (617) 789-2777.
Where did Dr. Vellayappan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Anesthesiology | St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | Than Javur Med College
Is Dr. Vellayappan board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Vellayappan speak?
Dr. Vellayappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vellayappan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Vellayappan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vellayappan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Vellayappan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Vellayappan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vellayappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vellayappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 789-2777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vellayappan accept in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Vellayappan in Brighton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vellayappan's office located?
What is Dr. Vellayappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vellayappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699760538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vellayappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vellayappan
What is Dr. Usha Vellayappan's specialty?
Dr. Vellayappan is a Anesthesiologist near Brighton, MA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Usha Vellayappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vellayappan is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Boston Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Usha Vellayappan accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Usha Vellayappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Usha Vellayappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vellayappan's office at (617) 789-2777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Usha Vellayappan?
Please contact Dr. Vellayappan's office at (617) 789-2777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Usha Vellayappan have?
Dr. Usha Vellayappan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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