26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murugappan, Neurologist in Wesley Chapel, FL?
Where did Dr. Murugappan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St U/Detroit Med Center | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University,Thanjavur, India | Thanjavur Med College India | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Than Javur Med College
Is Dr. Murugappan board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Alamelu Murugappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Murugappan speak?
Dr. Murugappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Murugappan typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Murugappan 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. Murugappan. 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:
- 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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Murugappan typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alamelu Murugappan may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Murugappan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Murugappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Murugappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 779-6303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murugappan accept in Wesley Chapel, FL?
Dr. Murugappan in Wesley Chapel, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Murugappan's office located?
Dr. Alamelu Murugappan's Primary Practice
2649 Windguard Cir Ste 101
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 779-6303
What hospitals are Dr. Murugappan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Murugappan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 3 reviews
Attentiveness
95% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Alamelu Murugappan an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Murugappan has been rated and reviewed by 3 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Murugappan, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Murugappan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murugappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033219100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murugappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murugappan
What is Dr. Alamelu Murugappan's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.