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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thayapran, Interventional Cardiologist in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Nallathamby Thayapran, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Porterville, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Thayapran graduated from University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Nassau University Medical Center Program. Dr. Thayapran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thayapran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thayapran’s office.
Where did Dr. Thayapran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nassau University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thayapran speak?
Dr. Thayapran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Thayapran typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Thayapran 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. Thayapran. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I349: Nonrheumatic mitral valve disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Lower limb pain
- Leg discomfort
- Aching leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Thayapran typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Thayapran 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. Thayapran. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Does Dr. Thayapran accept my insurance?
Dr. Thayapran 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. Thayapran accept in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Thayapran in Porterville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
GEMCare
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thayapran's office located?
What is Dr. Thayapran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thayapran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386740421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thayapran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thayapran
What is Dr. Nallathamby Thayapran's specialty?
Dr. Thayapran is a Interventional Cardiologist near Porterville, CA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Nallathamby Thayapran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thayapran is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Nallathamby Thayapran accepting new patients in Porterville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nallathamby Thayapran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nallathamby Thayapran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thayapran's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nallathamby Thayapran?
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