Summary

Dr. Sivapalan graduated from the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He works in New York, NY and specializes in Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivapalan is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.

Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 46 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Harlem Hospital Center

506 Malcolm X BlvdNew York, NY 10037

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: University Of Colombo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Christian Medical College in Vellore India
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vel Sivapalan

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AmeriGroup
  • CenterLight Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vel Sivapalan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vel Sivapalan has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Injury
  • Internal Medicine
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Dr. Vel Sivapalan holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Colombo Faculty Of Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Sivapalan's NPI number is 1427005255.

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Does Dr. Vel Sivapalan accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Vel Sivapalan speak?
Dr. Vel Sivapalan speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vel Sivapalan affiliated with?
Dr. Vel Sivapalan is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center.

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