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Who is Dr. Govindarajan, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Geetha Govindarajan, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Govindarajan graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Austin Med Educ Program Seton Hlt. Dr. Govindarajan is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Govindarajan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Govindarajan’s office at (312) 682-6110.
Where did Dr. Govindarajan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Austin Med Educ Program Seton Hlt | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
What languages does Dr. Govindarajan speak?
Dr. Govindarajan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Govindarajan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Situational Depression
- Stress Response Syndrome
- Reaction to Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Govindarajan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Geetha Govindarajan 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. Govindarajan's office.
Does Dr. Govindarajan accept my insurance?
Dr. Govindarajan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 682-6110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Govindarajan accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Govindarajan in Chicago, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Govindarajan's office located?
Dr. Geetha Govindarajan's Primary Practice
6250 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(312) 682-6110
What is Dr. Govindarajan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Govindarajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982885794.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Govindarajan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Govindarajan
What is Dr. Geetha Govindarajan's specialty?
Dr. Govindarajan is a Internist near Chicago, 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. Govindarajan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Geetha Govindarajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Govindarajan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchicago Medicine. 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 Geetha Govindarajan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Geetha Govindarajan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geetha Govindarajan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Govindarajan's office at (312) 682-6110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geetha Govindarajan?
Please contact Dr. Govindarajan's office at (312) 682-6110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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