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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chelliah, Family Medicine Specialist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Chelliah graduated from Coimbatore Medical College. Dr. Chelliah is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chelliah’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chelliah’s office at (575) 652-4048.
Where did Dr. Chelliah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Coimbatore Medical College
Is Dr. Chelliah board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chelliah speak?
Dr. Chelliah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Chelliah treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chelliah 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. Chelliah. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Reason for Not Vaccinating
- Vaccine Not Given (Other Reason)
- Unvaccinated for Other Reason
- Immunization Deferred
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2889: Immunization not carried out for other reason
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Chelliah perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chelliah's office.
Does Dr. Chelliah accept my insurance?
Dr. Chelliah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (575) 652-4048 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chelliah accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Chelliah in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
Presbyterian Health Plan
Spectrum
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chelliah's office located?
Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah's Primary Practice
2901 Hillrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 652-4048
What is Dr. Chelliah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chelliah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295910321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chelliah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chelliah
What is Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah's specialty?
Dr. Chelliah is a Family Medicine Specialist near Las Cruces, NM. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Chelliah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chelliah is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Mountainview Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chelliah's office at (575) 652-4048 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah?
Please contact Dr. Chelliah's office at (575) 652-4048 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah have?
Dr. Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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