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VEL SIVAPALAN MD
NPI 1427005255
Emergency Medicine in Chatham, NJ

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
68 MEYERSVILLE RD, CHATHAM, NJ 07928(212) 939-2942 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Vel Sivapalan Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VEL SIVAPALAN MD (NPI 1427005255) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chatham, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA47419) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427005255
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameVEL SIVAPALANCredential: MD
Location Address68 MEYERSVILLE RDChatham, NJ 07928-1169
Mailing Address68 Meyersville RdChatham, NJ 07928-1169 · (212) 939-2942 · Fax (212) 939-2968
Phone(212) 939-2942
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1427005255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA47419
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 169219 (NY)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseTaxonomy 207RI0200X · License 169219 (NY)
68 MEYERSVILLE RD, Chatham, NJ 07928
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Velauthapillai Sivapalan Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINN00388
OtherA400044915NY · Medicare
Medicaid01152414NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vel Sivapalan Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739152190
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050106000469
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
122 services84 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
50 services48 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harlem Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330240
Location506 Lenox AvenueNew York, NY 10037 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07928 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vel Sivapalan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vel Sivapalan is 1427005255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006. The provider is also known as Velauthapillai Sivapalan MD.

Where is Vel Sivapalan located?

Vel Sivapalan practices at 68 Meyersville Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928. The listed phone number is (212) 939-2942.

What is Vel Sivapalan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Vel Sivapalan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vel Sivapalan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Vel Sivapalan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vel Sivapalan is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vel Sivapalan was last updated on March 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.