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Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD

Anesthesiologist

Brighton, MA

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.

    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:

    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

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vellayappan's office located?

    Dept Of Anesthesiology Cmp 2

    736 Cambridge St

    Brighton, MA 02135

    (617) 789-2777

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    Dr. Usha Vellayappan's Practice 2

    242 Green St

    Gardner, MA 01440

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    Dr. Usha Vellayappan's Practice 3

    55 Fogg Rd

    Weymouth, MA 02190

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    What is Dr. Vellayappan's NPI number?A 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 an 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 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Usha Vellayappan?

    Please contact Dr. Vellayappan's office at (617) 789-2777 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vellayappan's office located?

    Dr. Vellayappan's offices are located in Brighton, MA, Gardner, MA, and Weymouth, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Usha Vellayappan have?

    Dr. Usha Vellayappan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.