Narendrakumar Alappan
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Narendrakumar Alappan

Intensive Care Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Fairview Medical Office Building
18099 Lorain Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
On Staff At
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Cleveland Clinic
Fairview Medical Office Building
18099 Lorain Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Narendrakumar Alappan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Alappan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2013
Fellowships
Montefiore Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Fairview Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Tamil
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AultCare
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
CommuniCare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Paramount
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • PPO
Primetime Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Univera Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Fairview Medical Office Building
18099 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111
Call: 866-320-4573

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Mavrilimumab to Reduce Progression of Acute Respiratory Failure in Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia and Systemic Hyper-inflammation
Mavrilimumab to Reduce Progression of Acute Respiratory Failure in Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia and Systemic Hyper-inflammation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mavrilimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Canakinumab to Reduce Deterioration of Cardiac and Respiratory Function in SARSCoV2 Associated Acute Myocardial Injury With Heightened Inflammation
Canakinumab to Reduce Deterioration of Cardiac and Respiratory Function in SARSCoV2 Associated Acute Myocardial Injury With Heightened Inflammation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 15, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
View 1 Less Clinical Trial

13 Total Publications

Interventions to Decrease Overuse of Cardiac Monitoring (Telemetry) When Transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit to the Regular Nursing Floor.
Interventions to Decrease Overuse of Cardiac Monitoring (Telemetry) When Transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit to the Regular Nursing Floor.
Journal: Cureus
Published: June 12, 2019
View All 13 Publications
Similar Doctors
Joseph Khabbaza
Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Joseph Khabbaza
Intensive Care Medicine
Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Joseph Khabbaza
Intensive Care Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (14.0 miles away)
216-444-2200
Experience:
22+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Joseph Khabbaza is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khabbaza has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Mani Latifi
Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Mani Latifi
Intensive Care Medicine
Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Mani Latifi
Intensive Care Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (13.8 miles away)
216-444-2200
Experience:
23+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Mani Latifi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Latifi has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, and Sarcoidosis.

Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Leslie Tolle
Intensive Care Medicine
Advanced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Dr. Leslie Tolle
Intensive Care Medicine

Cleveland Clinic

9500 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (13.8 miles away)
216-444-6503
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Leslie Tolle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tolle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

VIEW MORE SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS (SSC) DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Alappan's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
        See more Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) experts
      • Atypical Pneumonia
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
        See more Atypical Pneumonia experts
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
        See more Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experts
      • Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
        See more Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia experts
      • Lung Metastases
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Lung Metastases.
        See more Lung Metastases experts
      • Pleural Effusion
        Dr. Alappan is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Pleural Effusion.
        See more Pleural Effusion experts
      View All 7 Advanced Conditions
      • Experienced
      • Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
        See more Acute Interstitial Pneumonia experts
      • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
        See more ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer experts
      • Asthma
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Asthma.
        See more Asthma experts
      • Asthma in Children
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Asthma in Children.
        See more Asthma in Children experts
      • Bronchiectasis
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Bronchiectasis.
        See more Bronchiectasis experts
      • Bronchiolitis Obliterans
        Dr. Alappan is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
        See more Bronchiolitis Obliterans experts
      View All 49 Experienced Conditions
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.