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18 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Chahal, Internist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Nittly Chahal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chahal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chahal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chahal’s office at (619) 354-4694.
Where did Dr. Chahal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Chahal board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nittly Chahal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chahal speak?
Dr. Chahal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chahal treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chahal 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. Chahal. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Chahal perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nittly Chahal may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chahal's office.
Does Dr. Chahal accept my insurance?
Dr. Chahal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 354-4694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chahal accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Chahal in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Chahal's office located?
Dr. Nittly Chahal's Primary Practice
505 N Mollison Ave Ste 103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 354-4694
Dr. Nittly Chahal's Practice 3
436 S Magnolia Ave Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 704-3229
What is Dr. Chahal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chahal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164682480.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chahal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chahal
What is Dr. Nittly Chahal's specialty?
Dr. Chahal is a Internist near El Cajon, CA.
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. Chahal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nittly Chahal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chahal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nittly Chahal accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nittly Chahal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nittly Chahal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chahal's office at (619) 354-4694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nittly Chahal?
Please contact Dr. Chahal's office at (619) 354-4694 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nittly Chahal have?
Dr. Nittly Chahal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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