Dr. Vel Sivapalan, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Internist

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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivapalan typically treat?

As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS virus

ICD-10 Codes:

B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

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:

Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

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:

Pneumonia
Lung Infection
Chest Infection
Pneumonitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Also known as:

COPD Flare-Up
COPD
COPD Exacerbation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
Worsening COPD
COPD Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sivapalan typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vel Sivapalan may include:

Please contact Dr. Sivapalan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Sivapalan accept my insurance?

Dr. Sivapalan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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Where is Dr. Sivapalan's office located?

Dr. Vel Sivapalan's Primary Practice

506 Lenox Ave

New York, NY 10037

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Dr. Vel Sivapalan's Practice 2

1901 1st Ave

New York, NY 10029

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What hospitals are Dr. Sivapalan affiliated with?

Dr. Sivapalan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Nyc Health & Hospitals - Harlem,New York, NY

What is Dr. Sivapalan's NPI number?A 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New York, NY.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

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.

Is Dr. Vel Sivapalan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. 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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