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Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam, MD

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thayalakulasingam, Pulmonologist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thayalakulasingam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thayalakulasingam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thayalakulasingam’s office at (985) 230-1580.

    Is Dr. Thayalakulasingam board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thayalakulasingam speak?

    Dr. Thayalakulasingam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thayalakulasingam treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Thayalakulasingam 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. Thayalakulasingam. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Long-term Bronchitis
    • Persistent Bronchitis
    • Inflamed Airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J411: Mucopurulent 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:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Smoker's cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-term bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J410: Simple chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • History of Pulmonary Embolism
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Past Lung Blood Clot
    • Previous PE
    • History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism
    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Does Dr. Thayalakulasingam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thayalakulasingam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-1580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thayalakulasingam accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Thayalakulasingam in Hammond, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thayalakulasingam's office located?

    Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam's Primary Practice

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 401A

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-1580

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    Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam's Practice 2

    1902 S Morrison Blvd

    Hammond, LA 70403

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    Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam's Practice 3

    17199 Spring Ranch Rd Ste 210

    Livingston, LA 70754

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    What is Dr. Thayalakulasingam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thayalakulasingam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356533749.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thayalakulasingam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thayalakulasingam

    What is Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam's specialty?

    Dr. Thayalakulasingam is a Pulmonologist near Hammond, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Thayalakulasingam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thayalakulasingam is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center 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 Theepha Thayalakulasingam accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thayalakulasingam's office at (985) 230-1580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Theepha Thayalakulasingam?

    Please contact Dr. Thayalakulasingam's office at (985) 230-1580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam have?

    Dr. Theepha Thayalakulasingam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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