Summary

Dr. Veeranna Merla specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from J J M Medical College and completed his residency training at St. Joseph's Medical Center. With 28 years of experience treating heart conditions, Dr. Merla brings extensive knowledge to his cardiovascular practice. He speaks Telugu in addition to English.

Dr. Merla practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology in Yorktown Heights, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Putnam Hospital Center. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and specialized echocardiograms that use contrast agents or medications to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Merla 3.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 28 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Telugu
  • St Josephs Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Telugu Speaks Farsi Speaks English
Yorktown Heights , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: J J M Medical College Med School: Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Veeranna Choudary Merla

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Fidelis
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MVP
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Veeranna Choudary Merla has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Veeranna Choudary Merla has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Josephs Medical Center

Medical School

J J M Medical CollegeGraduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Veeranna Merla speak?
Dr. Veeranna Merla speaks Telugu.
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Where is Dr. Veeranna Merla's office located?
Dr. Veeranna Merla's office is located at 2649 Strang Blvd Ste 305, Yorktown Heights, NY, 10598.
Does Dr. Veeranna Merla accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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