Attentive and very caring.
4.8

Locations of Balaji Veerappan, MD, FACC

Biography


Dr. Balaji Veerappan is a board-certified cardiologist with a particular interest in clinical cardiology, preventative cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He holds additional certifications from the Certification Board of Nuclear ...
View More
Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Tamil
Education
Medical School: PSG Institute of Medicine (1997)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Wayne State University GME/Detroit Medical Center (2001)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular disease, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (2004)
Medical School: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (2004)
Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease- American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

Insurances accepted

Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice
By searching you agree to these terms
  • Aetna - (13)
    Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators
    Aetna-Choice POS II
    Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil
    Aetna-Health Network Only
    Aetna-Health Network Option
    Aetna-HMO
    Aetna-Managed Choice
    Aetna-Open Access Elect Choice
    Aetna-Open Access Managed Choice
    Aetna-Open Access Select
    Aetna-Open Choice PPO
    Aetna-QPOS
    Aetna-Select
  • American Health Advantage of Texas - (1)
    American Health Advantage of Texas-American Health Advantage of Texas HMO I-SNP
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - (14)
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP
    Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - (25)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - Bronze
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - Gold
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage - Silver
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - Bronze
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - Gold
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Advantage Plus - Silver
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Choice
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dual Care Plus (HMO SNP)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO)
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Essentials
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Essentials Access
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Premier
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Blue Premier Access
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Consumer Directed HealthSelect
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Basic Option
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal FEP Blue Focus
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-Federal Standard Option
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-High Performance Network
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare 2
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary HD
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-ActiveCare Primary+
    Blue Cross Blue Shield-TRS-Care Standard
  • Cigna - (10)
    Cigna-BSW Extended PPO
    Cigna-Choice Fund
    Cigna-Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
    Cigna-Cigna Preferred Savings Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna-Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
    Cigna-Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
    Cigna-LocalPlus
    Cigna-LocalPlus In-Network
    Cigna-Open Access Plus
    Cigna-Open Access Plus In-Network
  • DFW ConnectedCare - (1)
    DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
  • EHN - (1)
    EHN-Employers Health Network
  • FirstCare Health Plans - (1)
    FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP
  • HealthSmart - (2)
    HealthSmart-Accel Network
    HealthSmart-Preferred Network
  • Humana - (11)
    Humana-ChoiceCare
    Humana-Humana Gold Choice (PFFS)
    Humana-Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
    Humana-Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
    Humana-Humana Honor (PPO)
    Humana-Humana Preferred
    Humana-Humana USAA Honor with Rx (PPO)
    Humana-HumanaChoice (PPO)
    Humana-HumanaChoice (Regional PPO)
    Humana-National POS
    Humana-PPO
  • Imagine Health - (1)
    Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network
  • Medicaid - (1)
    Medicaid-Traditional Medicaid
  • Medicare - (2)
    Medicare-Railroad
    Medicare-Traditional Medicare
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - (3)
    Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald
    Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx
    Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl
  • PHCS Network - (1)
    PHCS Network-PHCS Primary PPO
  • Superior Health Plan - (17)
    Superior Health Plan-Ambetter Core EPO - Bronze
    Superior Health Plan-Ambetter Core EPO - Gold
    Superior Health Plan-Ambetter Core EPO - Silver
    Superior Health Plan-Superior STAR+PLUS (MMP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Assist (HMO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Complement Assist (HMO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Dual Access Harmony (HMO D-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO D-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare by Allwell Patriot No Premium (HMO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Giveback (HMO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Open (PPO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare No Premium Rx Plus Open (PPO)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare Specialty No Premium (HMO C-SNP)
    Superior Health Plan-Wellcare TexanPlus No Premium (HMO)
  • United HealthCare - (28)
    United HealthCare-All Savers
    United HealthCare-Charter
    United HealthCare-Charter Balanced
    United HealthCare-Charter Plus
    United HealthCare-Choice
    United HealthCare-Choice Plus
    United HealthCare-Core
    United HealthCare-Core Essential
    United HealthCare-EDGE
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Liberty with Drugs (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Liberty without Drugs (HMO-POS)
    United HealthCare-Erickson Advantage Signature with Drugs (HMO-POS
    United HealthCare-Navigate
    United HealthCare-Navigate Balanced
    United HealthCare-Navigate Plus
    United HealthCare-Nexus ACO - Open Access
    United HealthCare-Nexus ACO - Referral Required
    United HealthCare-Options
    United HealthCare-Select
    United HealthCare-Select Plus
    United HealthCare-Surest
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Assisted Living Plan (PPO I-SNP)
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
    United HealthCare-UnitedHealthcare Nursing Home Plan (PPO I-SNP)
  • WellMed - (15)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 1 (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage SecureHorizons Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    WellMed-AARP Medicare Advantage Walgreens (PPO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete (HMO DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete Select (HMO POS DSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Ally (HMO POS CSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO CSNP)
    WellMed-UnitedHealthcare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO CSNP)
We’re sorry!

We couldn’t find any results for ""

Get care anytime.
Even bedtime.

Now MyBSWHealth offers virtual care whenever and wherever you need it. Like right now. Or later tonight. Or even on Sunday. To get the care you need now, simply download the app.

Text BETTER to 88408

Reviews (157) for Balaji Veerappan, MD, FACC

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Provider included you in decisions

Patient Comments**

4.8 Apr 13, 2025 Attentive and very caring.
4.5 Apr 9, 2025 Dr V is the best. Definitely had my best interest at heart. Exceeded my expectations
5.0 Apr 5, 2025 Dr. Veerappanan really listened and took the time to get to know me. He was interested in hearing what steps I take to monitor and manage my heart issues, as well as to understand my level of response to dosages typically prescribed. He took the time to discuss my need to re-baseline my status rather than jumping toward adding new meds as so many doctors have done in my past. Answering all my questions and concerns, I feel confident in his abilities to treat and advise me.
4.8 Apr 4, 2025 Fast and friendly
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 The doctor lived up to the reviews I read about when researching his medical resume.
5.0 Apr 1, 2025 The doctor was very thorough in explaining to me what he recommended however not pushy. Very thoughtful.
4.6 Apr 1, 2025 Good
5.0 Mar 21, 2025 Good communication and good listener .
4.8 Mar 20, 2025 Friendly, helpful, listened to my concerns
4.8 Mar 19, 2025 The doctor was very friendly and informative.
5.0 Mar 15, 2025 He puts you at ease. Very good bedside manner
5.0 Mar 15, 2025 Very professional and helpful.
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 He LISTENED. He asked the right questions and I was thrilled. Been dealing with the issues for over 2 years
4.8 Mar 12, 2025 Dr Veerappan has saved my life multiple times
5.0 Mar 11, 2025 I have been going to Dr Veerappan for over 12 years. He is knowledgeable and very professional.
5.0 Mar 9, 2025 He is very kind and was concerned about my health.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Very personable. Listens to concerns , gives me answers I can understand relating to my plan of care Always helps me feel comfortable asking questions.
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 Dr Veerappan takes time with his patients to be sure they understand everything.
5.0 Mar 4, 2025 He is one of the best heart doctor in the Area. I Follow where ever he practices.
5.0 Mar 4, 2025 He has been my cardiologist since 2008. The best doctor I have ever had
4.8 Mar 3, 2025 Very personable
4.8 Mar 3, 2025 Great personality, easy to talk to and communicate with. Very thorough.
4.2 Feb 28, 2025 It was my first appointment, I need more interaction. He seems like he will be a good doctor.
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 He was very thorough annd kind Answered all the questions I couldn't think of .
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 I thought he was wonderful! Very personable and informative. I didn't feel rushed.
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 Friendly and respectful
5.0 Feb 26, 2025 Dr. Veerappan is very nice.
4.9 Feb 23, 2025 Very professional and personable. Put us at ease immediately and this was our first visit.
4.2 Feb 22, 2025 He treats me very nicely speaking nicely doing good job
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Very professional and pleasant doctor and staff.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Very professional, kind, great listener
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Great office staff - very timely and kind. The physician was attentive and very thorough. I feel like I am in excellent hands at this clinic.
5.0 Feb 16, 2025 Highly intelligent, thoughtful, and well versed in my condition and symptoms. Excellent care provided!
5.0 Feb 15, 2025 Very thorough, answered all questions and gave additional data helping with my issues.
5.0 Feb 13, 2025 Very helpful
4.0 Feb 10, 2025 Very pleasant and knowledgeable
4.8 Feb 9, 2025 Good
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 Excellent service, spent time to listen to my concerns and answer questions. Personable, great bedside manner. Thorough.
5.0 Feb 7, 2025 He provides excellent care to all his patients .
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Excellent visit
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 I felt comfortable and he explained issues that were understandable
4.8 Jan 25, 2025 Dr. Veerappan was warm, polite and welcoming. He had eye contact with me while talking to me. He explained my condition- possible diagnosis, needed work up; and answered my questions appropriately. He wasn't rushed the whole time during doctor-patient encounter. He is knowledgeable in his field of specialty.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Extremely professional and friendly
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 He was very kind and informative.
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Dr.Veerappav is very compassionate and clinically thorough.
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Dr. V was completely amazing in every way! Knowledgeable, kind, through and I am totally impressed with this doctor!!!
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 Dr. Veerappan is professional , diligent, and engaging. I left this, my first visit with him, feeling I was in excellent hands
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Always explains the tests you're doing, why you need to do them and what the tests results are. The Staff Is courteous and efficient, refreshing to see.
4.8 Jan 16, 2025 Took the time to understand and address my concerns
4.0 Jan 15, 2025 Great
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Dr Veerappan listened to what I said & recommended tests that should be done. He cares for his patients & does not rush through the appointment.
4.8 Jan 12, 2025 Professionals matched correctly with their roles and responsibilities
4.8 Jan 11, 2025 He was very caring showed a lot of concerns with his patient had wonderful bedside manners and made sure that I was well taken care of
4.2 Jan 9, 2025 New patient, 3rd visit, very nice and professional.
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Dr. Veerappan was very thorough and explained everything very well.
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 Dr V listened to all my concerns and asked a lot of questions to better understand my situation
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 I have been a patient of Dr Veerappan for over 20 years and will continue to remain so.
5.0 Dec 25, 2024 Organized, efficient and friendly
5.0 Dec 20, 2024 Wonderful bedside manner, very helpful, and took the time to make sure I understood the diagnosis
5.0 Dec 20, 2024 Very thorough and caring!
4.7 Dec 20, 2024 Very good listener.
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 Take pride in his job and with his patients
5.0 Dec 9, 2024 Very good
5.0 Dec 9, 2024 This was my first appointment with Dr. Veerappan for clearance for an upcoming knee replacement surgery. I really enjoyed his positive attitude and proactive nature.
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 Dr. Veerapan has literally the best doctor I have ever had. Every time I meet with him he explains things thoroughly, he listens, and he makes great recommendations. He is responsive to any messages I submit. He is saving my life and I am forever grateful for him!
4.5 Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Veerappan is an excellent doctor that cares for his patients.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Top Notch
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 Very good explanation provided
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 Very informative and helpful
4.7 Nov 28, 2024 Caring, listened and wants to see.what is going on to see if treatment is needed.
5.0 Nov 27, 2024 Complete trust and compassion towards my heart problems
4.7 Nov 24, 2024 Friendly, explained things well
4.6 Nov 23, 2024 He's very caring an listens
4.8 Nov 22, 2024 Dr Veerapan was my father's cardiologist and saved his life multiple times.
4.7 Nov 22, 2024 He was apologetic for wait time, introduced himself w handshake, listened, asked questions, explained in detail and made sure I understood. He was very friendly, polite and caring. Very impressed!
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Dr Veerappan, is an awesome Cardiovascular Doctor. He has been my Doctor for many years. I am driving 54 miles one way just to see him.
5.0 Nov 17, 2024 Dr Veerappan was very professional and took the time to talk to me about my situation.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 The doctor was on time. He truly cares about his patients. I followed him from his previous office so I could continue under his care.
4.2 Nov 16, 2024 Very personable
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 Very professional and knowledgeable.
5.0 Nov 5, 2024 Excellent cardiologist and staff!
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 Caring, attentive, and engaging. I felt well cared for and my concerns addressed.
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 I was so pleasantly surprised with him because I expected the type of doctor I'm unfortunately used to, where I'm not really heard or I'm being rushed and just treated like another number. He was the complete opposite. He was so genuinely empathetic to me and listened to everything I had to say and was so insightful to what I was feeling. He made me feel like I wasn't alone, and I feel strongly that I'm in good hands under his care. He seems like a truly wonderful doctor that wants to help get to the bottom of my health concerns.
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 Very easy to talk to; he had a good plan of action for me; I was able to speak with him on the phone; professional
5.0 Nov 3, 2024 Very professional, but courteous and personable. The entire visit with staff and doctor was very proficient without seeming rushed. Each person listened carefully to the answer to each question asked.
4.7 Nov 2, 2024 I had a great experience with the doctor and the nurse. The office is quite large, and I generally prefer smaller practices.

*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.