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17 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Chellappa, Family Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA?
Dr. Sumathi Chellappa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Chellappa is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chellappa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chellappa’s office at (515) 956-4050.
Is Dr. Chellappa board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sumathi Chellappa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chellappa speak?
Dr. Chellappa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chellappa typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chellappa typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chellappa 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. 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:
- Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Small Mole Removal
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Chellappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Chellappa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 956-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chellappa accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Chellappa in Ames, IA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Chellappa's office located?
What is Dr. Chellappa's NPI number?An 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 1649479551.
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. Sumathi Chellappa's specialty?
Dr. Chellappa is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ames, IA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Sumathi Chellappa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chellappa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Sumathi Chellappa accepting new patients in Ames, IA?
Yes, Dr. Sumathi Chellappa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sumathi Chellappa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chellappa's office at (515) 956-4050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sumathi Chellappa?
Please contact Dr. Chellappa's office at (515) 956-4050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sumathi Chellappa have?
Dr. Sumathi Chellappa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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