Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chellappa, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chellappa?
Dr. Deepa Chellappa, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chellappa empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gender-Affirming Care, Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy, LGBTQ+ Health, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Chellappa is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Chellappa speak?
Dr. Chellappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chellappa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chellappa 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. Chellappa. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chellappa typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Deepa Chellappa 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. Chellappa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chellappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Chellappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 349-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chellappa accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Chellappa in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Chellappa's office located?
Dr. Deepa Chellappa's Primary Practice
3701 Market St Fl 6
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 349-5200
What hospitals are Dr. Chellappa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chellappa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chellappa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chellappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457811051.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chellappa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chellappa
What is Dr. Deepa Chellappa'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.