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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thiruchelvam, Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Thiruchelvam is fluent in English, Sinhala, Sinhalese, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thiruchelvam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thiruchelvam’s office.
What languages does Dr. Thiruchelvam speak?
Dr. Thiruchelvam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala
Sinhalese
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Thiruchelvam treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Thiruchelvam 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. Thiruchelvam. 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:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Smoker's cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-term bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J410: Simple chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Which procedures does Dr. Thiruchelvam perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thiruchelvam's office.
Does Dr. Thiruchelvam accept my insurance?
Dr. Thiruchelvam 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. Thiruchelvam accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Thiruchelvam in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
Peak
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Thiruchelvam's office located?
Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam's Primary Practice
1616 Kensington Ave Ste 1
Buffalo, NY 14215
Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam's Practice 2
3041 Orchard Park Rd Ste E
Orchard Park, NY 14127
What is Dr. Thiruchelvam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thiruchelvam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912262866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thiruchelvam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thiruchelvam
What is Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam's specialty?
Dr. Thiruchelvam is a Internist near Buffalo, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Thiruchelvam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thiruchelvam is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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 Nirosshan Thiruchelvam accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nirosshan Thiruchelvam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thiruchelvam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nirosshan Thiruchelvam?
Please contact Dr. Thiruchelvam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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