Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thayalakulasingam, Pulmonologist in Hammond, LA?
Is Dr. Thayalakulasingam board certified as a 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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Thayalakulasingam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and 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
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Thayalakulasingam typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Thayalakulasingam 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
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 Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thayalakulasingam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Thayalakulasingam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thayalakulasingam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thayalakulasingam's NPI number?A 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