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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Velupillai, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Catherine Velupillai is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. Dr. Velupillai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velupillai’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velupillai’s office at (718) 589-4755.
What languages does Dr. Velupillai speak?
Dr. Velupillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Velupillai typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Velupillai 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. Velupillai. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Sexual Health Counseling
- Sexual Health
- Sex Therapy
- Intimacy Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z708: Other sex counseling
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Velupillai typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Velupillai may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Velupillai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velupillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Velupillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 589-4755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velupillai accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Velupillai in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Velupillai's office located?
Dr. Catherine Velupillai's Primary Practice
960 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4755
What is Dr. Velupillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velupillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689170953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velupillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velupillai
What is Dr. Catherine Velupillai's specialty?
Dr. Velupillai is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Catherine Velupillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velupillai is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, Mount Sinai West 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Catherine Velupillai accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Velupillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Velupillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velupillai's office at (718) 589-4755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Velupillai?
Please contact Dr. Velupillai's office at (718) 589-4755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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