35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sreerama, Internist in Merrionette Park, IL?
Dr. Shantala Sreerama, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merrionette Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sreerama graduated from Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Sreerama is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sreerama’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sreerama’s office at (773) 445-3500.
Where did Dr. Sreerama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | University of Illinois, College of Medicine At Peoria | Texas Tech University Health Sciences | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India | Adichunchanagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Sreerama board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shantala Sreerama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sreerama speak?
Dr. Sreerama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Sreerama treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sreerama diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sreerama. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does Dr. Sreerama perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Sreerama performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sreerama. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Sreerama accept my insurance?
Dr. Sreerama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 445-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sreerama accept in Merrionette Park, IL?
Dr. Sreerama in Merrionette Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Corporate Services
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sreerama's office located?
Dr. Shantala Sreerama's Primary Practice
11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste D
Merrionette Park, IL 60803
(773) 445-3500
What is Dr. Sreerama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sreerama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295747061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sreerama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sreerama
What is Dr. Shantala Sreerama's specialty?
Dr. Sreerama is a Internist near Merrionette Park, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Sreerama to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shantala Sreerama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sreerama is affiliated with OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Shantala Sreerama accepting new patients in Merrionette Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Shantala Sreerama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shantala Sreerama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sreerama's office at (773) 445-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shantala Sreerama?
Please contact Dr. Sreerama's office at (773) 445-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shantala Sreerama have?
Dr. Shantala Sreerama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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