Summary

Dr. Silaja Cheruvu is a family medicine physician with 17 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. They earned their medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and have built extensive expertise in comprehensive primary care. Dr. Cheruvu is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to serve diverse communities with personalized attention.

Dr. Cheruvu practices at University of New Mexico Hospital and First Choice Community Healthcare in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They specialize in managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. The doctor also provides essential preventive care through vaccinations, including flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and pneumococcal vaccines to protect against serious infections.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Silaja Cheruvu has 3 locations

University Of New Mexico Hospital

Unmh Admin 1 SouthAlbuquerque, NM 87131

First Choice Community Healthcare

2001 Centro Familiar Blvd SwAlbuquerque, NM 87105
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UNM Hospital (Univ of NM)

2211 Lomas Blvd NeAlbuquerque, NM 87106

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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17 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Albuquerque , NMHouston , TXAlbuquerque , NMAlbuquerque , NM
Med School: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Silaja Cheruvu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Sky Community Care
  • Western Sky Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Silaja Cheruvu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Silaja Cheruvu has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Cheruvu's NPI number is 1407099559.

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Does Dr. Silaja Cheruvu accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Silaja Cheruvu affiliated with?
Dr. Silaja Cheruvu is affiliated with University Of New Mexico Hospital.
Does Dr. Silaja Cheruvu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Silaja Cheruvu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Silaja Cheruvu's office located?
Dr. Silaja Cheruvu's office is located at Unmh Admin 1 South, Albuquerque, NM, 87131.

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