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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velan, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Prabhu Velan, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Velan completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Diagnostic Radiology; Swedish Covenant Hosp, Transitional Year. Dr. Velan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velan’s office.
Where did Dr. Velan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Diagnostic Radiology; Swedish Covenant Hosp, Transitional Year
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Velan board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Prabhu Velan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Velan speak?
Dr. Velan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Velan typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Velan 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. Velan. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Velan typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Velan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Velan. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Breast Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Does Dr. Velan accept my insurance?
Dr. Velan 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. Velan accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Velan in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Family Health Network
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Velan's office located?
What is Dr. Velan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669586988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velan
What is Dr. Prabhu Velan's specialty?
Dr. Velan is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Prabhu Velan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velan is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital 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 Prabhu Velan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Prabhu Velan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prabhu Velan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prabhu Velan?
Please contact Dr. Velan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prabhu Velan have?
Dr. Prabhu Velan is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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