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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palaniappan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Palaniappan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palaniappan’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palaniappan’s office at (501) 364-1100.
What languages does Dr. Palaniappan speak?
Dr. Palaniappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Palaniappan treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Palaniappan 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. Palaniappan. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Palaniappan perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palaniappan's office.
Does Dr. Palaniappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Palaniappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 364-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palaniappan accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Palaniappan in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Molina
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palaniappan's office located?
Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan's Primary Practice
1 Childrens Way # 51219-A
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1100
What is Dr. Palaniappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palaniappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689058513.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palaniappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palaniappan
What is Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan's specialty?
Dr. Palaniappan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Little Rock, AR. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Palaniappan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palaniappan is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Alamelu Palaniappan accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alamelu Palaniappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palaniappan's office at (501) 364-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alamelu Palaniappan?
Please contact Dr. Palaniappan's office at (501) 364-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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