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16 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Velu, Family Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Priya Velu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Velu graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed her residency at University at Buffalo Program. Dr. Velu is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velu’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velu’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Velu?
Dr. Priya Velu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Velu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Women's Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Velu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Velu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University at Buffalo Program
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Velu speak?
Dr. Velu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velu typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Velu 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. Velu. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Velu typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Priya Velu may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Velu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velu accept my insurance?
Dr. Velu 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. Velu accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Velu in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velu's office located?
What is Dr. Velu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720177991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velu
What is Dr. Priya Velu's specialty?
Dr. Velu is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Priya Velu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Velu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Priya Velu accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Priya Velu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priya Velu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priya Velu?
Please contact Dr. Velu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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