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Who is Dr. Kakkar, Interventional Cardiologist in East Chicago, IN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kakkar?
Dr. Amit Kakkar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kakkar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carotid Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Echocardiography, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Chicago, IN community, Dr. Kakkar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Kakkar board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Amit Kakkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kakkar speak?
Dr. Kakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Kakkar typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Kakkar 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. Kakkar. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Kakkar typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Kakkar 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. Kakkar. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 392-7992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kakkar accept in East Chicago, IN?
Dr. Kakkar in East Chicago, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
H & R Block
Humana
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Kakkar's office located?
Dr. Amit Kakkar's Primary Practice
4320 Fir St Unit 320
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-7992
What hospitals are Dr. Kakkar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kakkar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kakkar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144489048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakkar