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Dr. Elango Edhayan, MD

Dr. Elango Edhayan, MD

Saint Clair Shores, MI

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edhayan, Surgeon in Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Dr. Elango Edhayan, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Clair Shores, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Edhayan graduated from University of Madras, Faculty of Medicine, Nadu, India and completed his residency at St John Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Edhayan is fluent in English, Indonesian, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edhayan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edhayan’s office at (586) 532-0803.

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

    • Residency: St John Hosp & Med Ctr, General Surgery | St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit | St John Hospital and Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Dr M.G.R. Medical University / Madras Medical College | University of Madras, Faculty of Medicine, Nadu, India | Madras Med College

    Is Dr. Edhayan board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Elango Edhayan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Edhayan speak?

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

    • English

    • Indonesian

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Edhayan treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Edhayan 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. Edhayan. 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:

    • Partial Intestinal Obstruction
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Partial Bowel Blockage
    • Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
    • Partial Gut Blockage
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Staph Blood Poisoning
    • Sepsis
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Staphylococcus Sepsis
    • Staph Infection Sepsis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A412: Sepsis due to unspecified staphylococcus

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    What procedures does Dr. Edhayan perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Edhayan 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. Edhayan. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Resection
    • Enterectomy
    • Bowel resection
    • Small bowel removal
    • Intestinal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Partial Colon Removal with Reconnection
    • Partial Colectomy with Anastomosis
    • Bowel Resection (Partial Colon)
    • Colon Segment Removal
    • Colon Surgery with Reattachment

    CPT Codes:

    • 44140: Colectomy, partial; with anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Mesh Implant for Soft Tissue Repair
    • Absorbable Mesh Implantation
    • Prosthesis for Soft Tissue Closure
    • Delayed Wound Closure with Mesh

    CPT Codes:

    • 15778: Implantation of absorbable mesh or other prosthesis for delayed closure of defect(s) (ie, external genitalia, perineum, abdominal wall) due to soft tissue infection or trauma

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Edhayan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edhayan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 532-0803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edhayan accept in Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Dr. Edhayan in Saint Clair Shores, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Edhayan's office located?

    Dr. Elango Edhayan's Primary Practice

    24025 Greater Mack Ave Ste 103

    Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

    (586) 532-0803

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    Dr. Elango Edhayan's Practice 2

    22201 Moross Rd Ste 150

    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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    Dr. Elango Edhayan's Practice 3

    22101 Moross Rd

    Detroit, MI 48236

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

    Dr. Edhayan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770680381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edhayan?

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

    What is Dr. Elango Edhayan's specialty?

    Dr. Edhayan is a Surgeon near Saint Clair Shores, MI. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Edhayan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elango Edhayan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edhayan is affiliated with Ascension St. John Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital 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 Elango Edhayan accepting new patients in Saint Clair Shores, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Elango Edhayan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elango Edhayan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edhayan's office at (586) 532-0803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elango Edhayan?

    Please contact Dr. Edhayan's office at (586) 532-0803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elango Edhayan have?

    Dr. Elango Edhayan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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