VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM MD – NPI #1891745386
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM is a physician located in FRISCO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891745386 to VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM on May 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 18, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM below.

NPI Profile for
VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM

NPI Number
1891745386
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8195 CUSTER RD STE 110
FRISCO, TX 75035-3195
Phone: (214) 666-6259 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1630 W Prosper Trl Ste 430
Prosper, TX 75078-3742
Phone: (214) 666-6259
Mailing address
230 O CONNOR RIDGE BLVD STE 110
IRVING, TX 75038-6513
Phone: (214) 666-6259 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 18, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICAIDWV6000592001
otherMEDICAREWVS0413253
medicaidKY64013253
medicaidTXT9601
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 KY 35436
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine		 KY 35436

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VELLAIAPPAN SOMASUNDARAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
      911 BYPASS ROAD
      PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
    • TUG VALLEY ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      260 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY 41503
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • LOGAN ARH HOME HEALTH AGENCY
      113 LB&T WAY
      LOGAN, WV 25601
  • NURSING HOME
    • TUG VALLEY ARH SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
      260 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY 41503

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