18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chahal, Internist in El Cajon, CA?
Where did Dr. Chahal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Chahal board certified as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Chahal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chahal typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Chahal 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Chahal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chahal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chahal's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.