Usha Vellayappan, MD
NPI 1699760538 · Anesthesiology Physician · Brighton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Usha Vellayappan, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Brighton, MA (NPI 1699760538).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699760538
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 158699 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
415 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 267 | $117 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 50 | $45 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 26 | $565 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 24 | $88 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 18 | $109 |
| Anesthesia for Heart Artery Bypass Grafting on Heart-Lung Machine00567 | 17 | $989 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,511 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2 Pond Park RdHingham, MA 02043-4347Phone: (781) 624-8000
- 55 Fogg RdWeymouth, MA 02190-2432Phone: (781) 624-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-03-17
- Certified
- 2025-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Usha Vellayappan's NPI number?
- Usha Vellayappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699760538, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Usha Vellayappan's specialty?
- Usha Vellayappan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Usha Vellayappan located?
- Usha Vellayappan's practice location on file with NPPES is 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135-2907.
- What is Usha Vellayappan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Usha Vellayappan is (617) 789-2777.
- Does Usha Vellayappan accept Medicare?
- Usha Vellayappan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Usha Vellayappan's NPI active?
- Yes — Usha Vellayappan's NPI (1699760538) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.