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Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Thanjavur Medical College

55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190

(781) 624-8000

Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD is an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA specializing in anesthesiology. She graduated from Thanjavur Medical College. Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Health, Sound Physicians, ICON Anesthesia of New England, COASTAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, LAWRENCE ANESTHESIA SERVICES LLC, JJM MEDICAL SERVICES PC and STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

2 Pond Park Road
Hingham, MA 02043

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55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190

(781) 624-8000

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736 Cambridge Street Department of Anesthesiology Cmp 2
Brighton, MA 02135

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

Swan-Ganz catheterization

In 2023, Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD performed more cardiac procedures, and Swan-Ganz catheterization procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

right heart catheterization

Swan-Ganz catheterization

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for right heart catheterization, and Swan-Ganz catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

echocardiogram

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD performed more transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for cardiac imaging, echocardiogram (echo), and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) 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. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	37
catheterization	33
minimally invasive procedures	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2013 were catheterization, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	40
catheterization	53
minimally invasive procedures	40
nerve block	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	28
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	92
catheterization	70
minimally invasive procedures	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	29
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	74
catheterization	40
minimally invasive procedures	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	84

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	79
catheterization	66
minimally invasive procedures	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	102
catheterization	74
minimally invasive procedures	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	11
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	26
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	97
catheterization	73
minimally invasive procedures	97
nerve block	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	33
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	141
catheterization	107
minimally invasive procedures	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	42
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	47
catheterization	43
minimally invasive procedures	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	72
catheterization	58
minimally invasive procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	83
catheterization	61
minimally invasive procedures	83
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Hingham, MA were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	78
catheterization	61
minimally invasive procedures	78
nerve block	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	125
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	52
85 and over	22
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	15
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD graduated from Thanjavur Medical College. She is certified by the Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology) and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Thanjavur Medical College

Board Certification: Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology (Anesthesiology)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Southern New Hampshire Health

Sound Physicians

ICON Anesthesia of New England

COASTAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES

Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

LAWRENCE ANESTHESIA SERVICES LLC

JJM MEDICAL SERVICES PC

STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,030 Minimal Incision Valve Surgery $1,030
Becton, Dickinson and Company	$850 BD Intelliport $850
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$119 Exparel $119
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$99 PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $99
Acacia Pharma Inc	$22 Byfavo $22

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$850
Travel and Lodging	$823
Food and Beverage	$447

Research Payments

Dr. Usha Vellayappan, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $102,705.

Biography

Dr. Usha Vellayappan's area of specialization is anesthesiology. Dr. Vellayappan's professional affiliations include Southern New Hampshire Health and Sound Physicians. She studied medicine at Thanjavur Medical College.