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Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD

Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Hinsdale, IL

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jeevanandam, Thoracic Surgeon in Hinsdale, IL?

    Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hinsdale, IL. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Jeevanandam graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Thoracic Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, General Surgery. He is a member of the American Heart Association, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Jeevanandam is fluent in English, Arabic, French, German, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jeevanandam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jeevanandam’s office at (312) 567-1000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Jeevanandam?

    Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Jeevanandam empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Artificial Heart Devices, Bloodless Heart Surgery, Heart Failure, Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery, Transplant-Heart, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hinsdale/IL community, Dr. Jeevanandam is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Jeevanandam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Thoracic Surgery; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, General Surgery | Columbia University Medical Center | New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    • Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Jeevanandam board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Jeevanandam speak?

    Dr. Jeevanandam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Jeevanandam treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Jeevanandam 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. Jeevanandam. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does Dr. Jeevanandam perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Jeevanandam 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. Jeevanandam. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair
    • Tricuspid Valvuloplasty
    • Heart Valve Reshaping
    • Tricuspid Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33463: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; without ring insertion

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • ASD Repair
    • Secundum ASD Closure
    • Open Heart Surgery for ASD
    • Heart Defect Patch Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac Transplant
    • New Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy

    Also known as:

    • Donor Heart Preparation for Transplant
    • Heart Allograft Preparation
    • Cadaver Heart Dissection for Transplant
    • Donor Heart Procurement Prep

    CPT Codes:

    • 33944: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor heart allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare aorta, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, pulmonary artery, and left atrium for implantation

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Jeevanandam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jeevanandam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 567-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jeevanandam accept in Hinsdale, IL?

    Dr. Jeevanandam in Hinsdale, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Jeevanandam's office located?

    Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam's Primary Practice

    120 N Oak St

    Hinsdale, IL 60521

    (312) 567-1000

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Heart Association

    Member

    American Association for Thoracic Surgery

    Member

    American College of Surgeons

    Member

    Society of Thoracic Surgeons

    Member

    Awards

    Chicago Super Doctors

    What is Dr. Jeevanandam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jeevanandam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285738344.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jeevanandam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jeevanandam

    What is Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam's specialty?

    Dr. Jeevanandam is a Thoracic Surgeon near Hinsdale, IL. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Jeevanandam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jeevanandam is affiliated with UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center 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 Valluvan Jeevanandam accepting new patients in Hinsdale, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jeevanandam's office at (312) 567-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valluvan Jeevanandam?

    Please contact Dr. Jeevanandam's office at (312) 567-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam have?

    Dr. Valluvan Jeevanandam is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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