Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Vel Sivapalan

Infectious Disease
Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem
506 Malcolm X Blvd, 
New York, NY 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem
506 Malcolm X Blvd, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Vel Sivapalan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Sivapalan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Emergency Medicine in NJ

Hospital Affiliations

Harlem Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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

Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem
506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037
Other Locations
Office
506 Malcolm X Blvd Rm 3101A, New York, NY 10037

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vel Sivapalan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vel Sivapalan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vel Sivapalan by calling their office at 212-939-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vel Sivapalan a top-rated expert for HIV/AIDS?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vel Sivapalan is classified as an Distinguished expert for HIV/AIDS, 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. Vel Sivapalan specialize in?

While Dr. Vel Sivapalan is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Vel Sivapalan accept my insurance?

Dr. Vel Sivapalan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-939-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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