DHIVYA KUZHANDAI VELU MD
NPI 1972165355
Hospitalist in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Dhivya Kuzhandai Velu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dhivya Kuzhandai Velu is 1972165355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2019. The provider is also known as Dhivya Velu MD.

Q: What is Dhivya Kuzhandai Velu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since July 05, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

101 SIVLEY RD SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801(256) 265-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2023, Jul 13, 2023, Jul 5, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dhivya Kuzhandai Velu Md NPPES

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

DHIVYA KUZHANDAI VELU MD (NPI 1972165355) is an individual hospitalist provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD46994) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lincoln Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972165355

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDHIVYA KUZHANDAI VELUCredential: MD

Location Address101 SIVLEY RD SWHuntsville, AL 35801-4421

Mailing Address101 Sivley Rd SwHuntsville, AL 35801-4470 · (256) 265-1000

Phone(256) 265-1000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2023

✔ NPI 1972165355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · MD46994

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD46994 (AL)

101 SIVLEY RD SW, Huntsville, AL 35801

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dhivya Velu Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Dhivya Kuzhandai Velu 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 ID1759791379

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230919002713

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 4

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.

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.

319 services308 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.

182 services179 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

70 services68 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lincoln Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number440102

Location106 Medical Center BlvdFayetteville, TN 37334 · Lincoln County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35801 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

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.

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