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Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sivapalan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivapalan graduated from University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program. Dr. Sivapalan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivapalan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivapalan’s office.
Where did Dr. Sivapalan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program
Medical School: University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Sivapalan board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivapalan speak?
Dr. Sivapalan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Sivapalan treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sivapalan 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. Sivapalan. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Severe Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sivapalan perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vel Sivapalan may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office.
Does Dr. Sivapalan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivapalan 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. Sivapalan accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Sivapalan in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Sivapalan's office located?
What is Dr. Sivapalan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivapalan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427005255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivapalan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivapalan
What is Dr. Vel Sivapalan's specialty?
Dr. Sivapalan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Sivapalan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vel Sivapalan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sivapalan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nyc Health & Hospitals - Harlem. 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
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Is Vel Sivapalan accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vel Sivapalan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vel Sivapalan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vel Sivapalan?
Please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vel Sivapalan have?
Dr. Vel Sivapalan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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