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USHA VELLAYAPPAN MD
NPI 1699760538
Anesthesiology in Brighton, MA

Active since September 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY CMP 2, BRIGHTON, MA 02135(617) 789-2777(617) 254-6384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Sep 12, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Usha Vellayappan Md NPPES

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

USHA VELLAYAPPAN MD (NPI 1699760538) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Brighton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (158699) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699760538
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameUSHA VELLAYAPPANCredential: MD
Location Address736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY CMP 2Brighton, MA 02135-2907
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Ave Ste 2Boston, MA 02118-2690 · (617) 414-4505
Phone(617) 789-2777
Fax(617) 254-6384
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1699760538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 158699
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, Brighton, MA 02135
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 155 Fogg RdWeymouth, MA 02190-2432 · Phone (781) 624-8000
Location 22 Pond Park RdHingham, MA 02043-4347 · Phone (781) 624-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Usha Vellayappan 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 ID143322701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070228000286, I20250310000405
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 7

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
267 services249 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
50 services50 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
26 services26 patients
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring 93503
This procedure involves placing a tube into your pulmonary artery, which is a blood vessel in your lungs. The tube helps monitor heart function and blood flow, providing vital information for your treatment. It's typically done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
24 services24 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Leominster, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220001
Location60 Hospital RoadLeominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County
Emergency services

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220036
Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SOOWHAN LAH M.D.
Internal Medicine
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM - MAILBOX #13
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (503) 886-9722
DR. MAHENDRA CARPEN MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, DEPT. OF CARDIOLOGY
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-5151
MONIKA BATRA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
RONYA OZTURK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
ALEXANDER H HU MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3000
DR. ANAS AHMED SAMBAWAH M.D
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-2990
ORFEAS LIANGOS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, ST ELIZABETHS MED CTR
BOSTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-3100
LORI H ADCOCK M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
736 CAMBRIDGE ST
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Suffolk County (617) 789-2740

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 Usha Vellayappan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Usha Vellayappan is 1699760538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2005.

Where is Usha Vellayappan located?

Usha Vellayappan practices at 736 Cambridge St Dept Of Anesthesiology Cmp 2, Brighton, MA 02135. The listed phone number is (617) 789-2777.

What is Usha Vellayappan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Usha Vellayappan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Usha Vellayappan 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.

What insurance does Usha Vellayappan accept?

Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list Usha Vellayappan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Usha Vellayappan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Usha Vellayappan is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals and St Elizabeth's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Usha Vellayappan was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.