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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Veligandla, Cardiologist in Middlesboro, KY?
Dr. Himachala Veligandla, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Middlesboro, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Veligandla graduated from University of Health Sciences Antigua and completed his residency at Creighton U. Dr. Veligandla is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Veligandla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Veligandla’s office.
Where did Dr. Veligandla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton U | Creighton University Program
Medical School: Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science | University of Health Sciences Antigua | Sri Krishna Med College
What languages does Dr. Veligandla speak?
Dr. Veligandla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Veligandla typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Veligandla 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. Veligandla. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Veligandla typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Veligandla 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. Veligandla. 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:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Bilateral Kidney Artery Angiography
- Renal artery imaging
- Kidney blood vessel scan
- Bilateral renal angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36252: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; bilateral
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Veligandla accept my insurance?
Dr. Veligandla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Veligandla accept in Middlesboro, KY?
Dr. Veligandla in Middlesboro, KY 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
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Veligandla's office located?
What is Dr. Veligandla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Veligandla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023065927.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Veligandla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Veligandla
What is Dr. Himachala Veligandla's specialty?
Dr. Veligandla is a Cardiologist near Middlesboro, KY.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Himachala Veligandla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Veligandla is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Himachala Veligandla accepting new patients in Middlesboro, KY?
Yes, Dr. Himachala Veligandla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Himachala Veligandla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Veligandla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Himachala Veligandla?
Please contact Dr. Veligandla's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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