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37 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Alagappan, Internist in Avon, NY?
Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Avon, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alagappan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alagappan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alagappan’s office at (585) 678-6886.
Where did Dr. Alagappan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India
Is Dr. Alagappan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alagappan speak?
Dr. Alagappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Alagappan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alagappan 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. Alagappan. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Alagappan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alagappan's office.
Does Dr. Alagappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Alagappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 678-6886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alagappan accept in Avon, NY?
Dr. Alagappan in Avon, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alagappan's office located?
Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan's Primary Practice
498 Collins St
Avon, NY 14414
(585) 678-6886
What is Dr. Alagappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alagappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316981558.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alagappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alagappan
What is Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan's specialty?
Dr. Alagappan is a Internist near Avon, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Alagappan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alagappan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Strong Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Vythilingam Alagappan accepting new patients in Avon, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alagappan's office at (585) 678-6886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vythilingam Alagappan?
Please contact Dr. Alagappan's office at (585) 678-6886 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan have?
Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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