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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chinnappan, Surgeon in Festus, MO?
Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Festus, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of metabolic and bariatric surgery., The Royal College of Surgeons in England,London,UK., and SAGES,USA.. Dr. Chinnappan is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chinnappan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chinnappan’s office.
Is Dr. Chinnappan board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chinnappan speak?
Dr. Chinnappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Chinnappan treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chinnappan 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. Chinnappan. 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.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Metabolic Disorder
- Metabolism disorder
- Metabolic disease
- Body chemistry imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E889: Metabolic disorder, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Gastric Lap Band Adjustment
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Lap Band Management
- Bariatric Device Adjustment
- Gastric Band Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4651: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heartburn
- Acid Reflux
- Indigestion
- GERD Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R12: Heartburn
Which procedures does Dr. Chinnappan perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chinnappan's office.
Does Dr. Chinnappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chinnappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chinnappan accept in Festus, MO?
Dr. Chinnappan in Festus, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Cigna
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chinnappan's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Fellow
American Society of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Fellow
The Royal College of Surgeons in England,London,UK.
Fellow
SAGES,USA.
Member
Awards
Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center,PA,USA.
Fellowship in Surgery
American College of Surgeons.
Fellow in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
American Society of Metabolic and bariatric surgery.
What is Dr. Chinnappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chinnappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346417250.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chinnappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chinnappan
What is Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan's specialty?
Dr. Chinnappan is a Surgeon near Festus, MO. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Chinnappan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chinnappan is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kumaran Chinnappan accepting new patients in Festus, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chinnappan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kumaran Chinnappan?
Please contact Dr. Chinnappan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan have?
Dr. Kumaran Chinnappan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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