30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Veerina, Interventional Cardiologist in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Kalyan Veerina, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Opelousas, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Veerina graduated from Guntur Medical College and completed his residency at Temple Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Veerina is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Veerina’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Veerina’s office at (337) 942-3006.
Where did Dr. Veerina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: Guntur Medical College
Is Dr. Veerina board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kalyan Veerina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Veerina speak?
Dr. Veerina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Veerina typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Veerina 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. Veerina. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Veerina typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Veerina 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. Veerina. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Does Dr. Veerina accept my insurance?
Dr. Veerina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 942-3006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Veerina accept in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Veerina in Opelousas, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Veerina's office located?
Dr. Kalyan Veerina's Primary Practice
1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir Ste 450
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3006
What is Dr. Veerina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Veerina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619974557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Veerina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Veerina
What is Dr. Kalyan Veerina's specialty?
Dr. Veerina is a Interventional Cardiologist near Opelousas, LA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Kalyan Veerina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Veerina is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches 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 Kalyan Veerina accepting new patients in Opelousas, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kalyan Veerina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalyan Veerina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Veerina's office at (337) 942-3006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalyan Veerina?
Please contact Dr. Veerina's office at (337) 942-3006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kalyan Veerina have?
Dr. Kalyan Veerina is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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