Nikhila Velivela
800 West Meeting St, 
Lancaster, SC 

Overview

Dr. Nikhila Velivela is a compassionate hospitalist physician from India with a background in family medicine. After completing medical school in India, Dr. Velivela went on to complete a residency in Family Medicine at St. Francis Hospital, Delaware, where she honed skills in managing a variety of medical conditions. As a hospitalist, Dr. Velivela focuses on delivering comprehensive care for hospitalized patients while coordinating with specialists and ensuring smooth transitions of care. She is known for taking the time to connect with patients and their families, listening to their life stories and fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy. Dr. Velivela believes that understanding a patient's background is key to providing personalized, effective care. Committed to continuous learning and patient advocacy, Dr. Velivela is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and making a positive impact on both patients and the community.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease.

Graduate Institution

Mamata Medical College, India, 2009

Specialties

Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Telugu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
800 West Meeting St, Lancaster, SC 29720
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Is Dr. Nikhila Velivela a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikhila Velivela is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Nikhila Velivela specialize in?

While Dr. Nikhila Velivela is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.

Does Dr. Nikhila Velivela accept my insurance?

Dr. Nikhila Velivela accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 803-286-1214 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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