Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gunachelvan, Internist in Springfield, MA?
What languages does Dr. Gunachelvan speak?
Dr. Gunachelvan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gunachelvan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gunachelvan 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. Gunachelvan. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gunachelvan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karthik Gunachelvan 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
Please contact Dr. Gunachelvan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gunachelvan accept my insurance?
Dr. Gunachelvan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 733-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gunachelvan accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Gunachelvan in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ameraplan
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gunachelvan's office located?
Dr. Karthik Gunachelvan's Primary Practice
305 Bicentennial Hwy
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 733-4101
What hospitals are Dr. Gunachelvan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gunachelvan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Karthik Gunachelvan?
Dr. Gunachelvan has appointments available at his Springfield, MA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Gunachelvan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gunachelvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740604941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunachelvan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunachelvan
What is Dr. Karthik Gunachelvan's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.