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 cardiology practice. He is fluent in Telugu, allowing him to communicate with patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Merla practices at Putnam Hospital Center and sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology in Yorktown Heights, New York. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and managing high cholesterol in children and teenagers. He performs diagnostic procedures such as stress tests and specialized heart imaging studies called echocardiograms. Patients have given Dr. Merla an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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28 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Telugu Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Greek Speaks Spanish, Korean, English
Yorktown Heights , NYNew York , NYWhite Plains , NYHawthorne , NY
Med School: J J M Medical College Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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)
  • 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
  • VillageCareMax

Medical Specialties

Veeranna Choudary Merla has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Veeranna Choudary Merla holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Josephs Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from J J M Medical College in 1998.

NPI Number

Veeranna Choudary Merla's NPI number is 1871540757.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Veeranna Merla affiliated with?
Veeranna Merla is affiliated with Putnam Hospital Center.
What languages does Veeranna Merla speak?
Veeranna Merla speaks Telugu.
Does Veeranna Merla accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Veeranna Merla has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Veeranna Merla?
You can find contact information for Veeranna Merla here on Vitals.
Does Veeranna Merla accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Veeranna Merla accepts on their Vitals profile.

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