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Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD

(Dr. Ganesh Raman Veerappan, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

570 White Pond Drive Suite 150
Akron, OH 44320

(330) 869-0124

Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD is a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals, Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Summa Health System and Summa Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

Summa Health Medical Group

3800 Embassy Parkway Suite 100
Akron, OH 44333

(330) 869-0124

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University Hospitals

570 White Pond Drive Suite 150
Akron, OH 44320

(330) 869-0124

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885 N Sandusky Avenue
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

therapeutic upper endoscopy

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and therapeutic upper endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	63
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	26
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	188
doctor visit	223
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	241
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
lab tests	66
minimally invasive procedures	241
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	258
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	250
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
lab tests	40
minimally invasive procedures	250
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	70
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	311
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	315
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	315
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	260

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	37
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	238
doctor visit	246
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	312
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	312
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	238

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	26
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	13
diagnostic procedures	239
doctor visit	217
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	301
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	301
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	239

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	24
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	24
diagnostic procedures	253
doctor visit	243
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	318
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
liver imaging	22
minimally invasive procedures	318
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	253
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	33
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	191
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	255
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	255
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	29
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	201
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	358
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
liver imaging	17
minimally invasive procedures	358
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	141
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	300
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	300
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	216

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Akron, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	212
doctor visit	215
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	271
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
lab tests	44
liver imaging	19
minimally invasive procedures	271
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	270
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	29
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2005)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

Wyandot Memorial Hospital

Summa Health System

Summa Health Medical Group

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ganesh R. Veerappan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$33,287 Skyrizi $15,000	Rinvoq $12,742	Humira $2,901	LINZESS $108	Creon $47	Other $2,489
Pfizer Inc.	$20,725 XELJANZ $20,482	PAXLOVID $123	INFLECTRA $104	VELSIPITY $17
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$6,036 STELARA $6,036
AbbVie, Inc.	$361 Humira $178	Creon $61	Mavyret $13	$110
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$341 ENTYVIO $267	AMITIZA $46	GATTEX $29
Other	$1,649 Xyrem $307	ZEPOSIA $216	Solesta $160	DUPIXENT $141	NEXLETOL $125	Other $701

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$48,394
Consulting Fee	$5,560
Food and Beverage	$5,418
Travel and Lodging	$2,848
Education	$181

Biography

Dr. Ganesh Veerappan is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. In his practice, he is particularly interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals, Wyandot Memorial Hospital, and Summa Health System. Dr. Veerappan graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.