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  3. Chesterfield Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
  4. Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD

Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD

Pulmonary Disease•Female•Age 41

Dr. Murugappan
Accepting new patients
Sleep-disordered Breathing, Obstructive Lung Disease, and More

Cardio-pulmonary Associates LLC

222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 310n Chesterfield, MO 63017

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Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD is a Pulmonologist in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Murugappan has more experience with Sleep-disordered Breathing, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease than other specialists in her area. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital and HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese. She is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Murugappan to book an appointment.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Murugappan

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Murugappan treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Murugappan treats other conditions, please contact the office at (314) 682-3630.

Sleep-disordered Breathing

Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep-disordered Breathing specialists.

Dr. Murugappan typically treats 96% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Obstructive Lung Disease

Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.

Dr. Murugappan typically treats 95% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 5 conditions and procedures

Treatments
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pulmonary Function Test
Asthma
Emphysema
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Interstitial Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease specialists diagnose and treat a range of conditions that cause scarring of lung tissue due to autoimmune disease or environment exposure to harmful materials.Compare with other Interstitial Lung Disease specialists.

Dr. Murugappan typically treats 90% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

Treatments
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pulmonary Function Test
Interstitial Lung Disease
Emphysema
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
Dr. Murugappan
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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions

Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.

Dr. Murugappan typically treats 75% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Dr. Murugappan's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Alkalosis
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Asbestosis
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchospasm
  • Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
  • Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Emphysema
  • Empyema
  • Eosinophilic Asthma
  • Fungal Infections
  • Goodpasture's Disease
  • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
  • Low Blood Oxygen Level
  • Lung Abscess
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
  • Lung Nodule
  • Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
  • Mycobacterial Lung Infection
  • Partial Lung Collapse
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
  • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Pulmonary Eosinophilia
  • Pulmonary Function Test
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Insufficiency
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Respiratory Management
  • Rheumatoid Lung Disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation Counseling
  • Swine Flu
  • Systemic Sclerosis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thrombosis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Wegener's Granulomatosis
  • Wheezing
  • Whooping Cough

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Dr. Murugappan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Balanced Blue Access Choice-MO
Balanced Blue Access-MO
Balanced Blue Preferred-MO
Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO
Blue Access Choice - S-MO
Blue Access Choice-MO
Blue Access-MO
Blue Preferred (Blue Preferred / Small Grp)-MO
Blue Preferred (Select Network)-MO POS
Blue Preferred Network-MO
Blue Preferred Options-MO
Blue Preferred Plus-MO POS
Blue Preferred-MO HMO
Blue Traditional-MO
Bronze Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
Bronze Blue Access Choice-MO
Bronze Blue Access Plus-MO
Bronze Blue Access-MO
Bronze Blue Preferred Plus-MO
Bronze Blue Preferred-MO
Bronze Pathway for HSA-MO
Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO
Bronze Pathway X-MO
Bronze Pathway-MO
Catastrophic Pathway X-MO
Catastrophic Pathway-MO
Gold Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
Gold Blue Access Choice-MO
Gold Blue Access Plus-MO
Gold Blue Access-MO
Gold Blue Preferred Options-MO
Gold Blue Preferred Plus-MO
Gold Blue Preferred-MO
Gold Pathway X-MO
Gold Pathway-MO
Lumenos Plans (Blue Access Choice)-MO
Lumenos plans (Blue Access)-MO
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Pathway X-MO
Pathway-MO
Preferred-Care Blue (KC) (Select Network)-MO
Silver Blue Access Choice Plus-MO
Silver Blue Access Choice-MO
Silver Blue Access Plus-MO
Silver Blue Access-MO
Silver Blue Preferred Options-MO
Silver Blue Preferred-MO
Silver Pathway for HSA-MO
Silver Pathway X for HSA-MO
Silver Pathway X-MO
Silver Pathway-MO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care
Coventry Health America PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
HAP Insurance
Health Alliance PPO
HealthLink
HealthLink PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

Dr. Murugappan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murugappan

4.3

Based on 3 ratings

5 Stars
66.66666666666667%
(2)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
33.333333333333336%
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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What went well
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  • Explained conditions well (2)
What could be improved
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    Dr Meena was very patient and kind during my appointment. She was very thorough and listened well to my symptoms. Very pleased with my care.
    What went well
    No results
    What could be improved
    No results
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    Belleville, IL – Mar 25, 2017
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    Support staff lacking in follow though. Follow up calls and clearly defined scheduling procedures are undefined to the patient, resulting in delay of care.
    What went well
    No results
    What could be improved
    No results
    2 people found this helpful
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    Columbia, IL – Jan 12, 2017
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    About Me

    Biography

    Meena Murugappan, MD, FCCP, is a board-certified pulmonologist at Cardio-Pulmonary Associates. She received her medical degree from Creighton University...Read more

    Specialties

    • Pulmonary Disease

    Board Certifications

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Pulmonary Disease
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    Awards

    • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD accepting new patients?

    Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Murugappan's profile to make an appointment.

    Does Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD accept my insurance?

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    What are Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD's top areas of care?

    Dr. Murugappan frequently treats Sleep-disordered Breathing, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. See all practice areas where Dr. Murugappan specializes.

    Where is Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD's office located?

    Dr. Murugappan's office is located at 222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 310n, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Does Dr. Meena Murugappan, MD offer telehealth services?

    Dr. Murugappan has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Cardio-pulmonary Associates LLC222 S Woods Mill Rd Ste 310n Chesterfield, MO 63017
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Check the quality of care at hospitals where Dr. Murugappan treats patients.

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    HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    O Fallon, IL

    79% Patient experience rating, 10% higher than the national average

    • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020)

    HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

    Breese, IL

    85% Patient experience rating, 16% higher than the national average

    • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2019, 2018)

    HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

    Highland, IL

    87% Patient experience rating, 18% higher than the national average

    • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020)