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Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Pediatric Pulmonology, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

1-844-945-2500

Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD is a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO specializing in adult pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, general pediatrics, pediatric critical care and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), University of Colorado Medicine and UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
pulmonary testing	53

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	14
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
pulmonary testing	86
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	34
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	44
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
pulmonary testing	93

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	32
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

hospital care	320
inpatient care	320
metabolic testing	39
pulmonary testing	1103
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and metabolic testing.

hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
metabolic testing	39
pulmonary testing	333
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD.

**Gender**
Female	28
Male	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	14
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2015)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arun Kannappan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

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Biography

Dr. Arun Kannappan practices adult critical care, pediatric pulmonology, and adult pulmonology. His areas of expertise consist of intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Kannappan's medical residency was performed at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Kannappan is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University of Colorado Medicine.