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23 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arunachalam, Internist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Arunachalam graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at Oakwood Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Arunachalam is fluent in English, Georgian, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arunachalam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arunachalam’s office.
Where did Dr. Arunachalam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oakwood Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine | Oakwood Hospital Program
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Is Dr. Arunachalam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Arunachalam speak?
Dr. Arunachalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Georgian
Hindi
Kannada
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Arunachalam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Arunachalam 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. Arunachalam. 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:
- 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Arunachalam typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Arunachalam 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. Arunachalam. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Breast Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Does Dr. Arunachalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Arunachalam 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. Arunachalam accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Arunachalam in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arunachalam's office located?
What is Dr. Arunachalam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arunachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790764587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arunachalam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arunachalam
What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam's specialty?
Dr. Arunachalam is a Internist near Dearborn, MI.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arunachalam is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health Trenton Hospital 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 Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arunachalam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam?
Please contact Dr. Arunachalam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam have?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Arunachalam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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