Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chava, Internist in Latham, NY?
Dr. Prabhakar Chava, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Latham, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chava graduated from Kakatiya Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chava is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chava’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chava’s office at (518) 274-9126.
Where did Dr. Chava go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Capital Hlth Sys-Fuld Campus, Internal Medicine | Capital Health Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: Kakatiya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Warrangal- Ap- India | Kakatiya Medical College
Is Dr. Chava board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Prabhakar Chava, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chava speak?
Dr. Chava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chava typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chava 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. Chava. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chava typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Chava 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. Chava. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Chava accept my insurance?
Dr. Chava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 274-9126 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chava accept in Latham, NY?
Dr. Chava in Latham, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gulf Health Plans
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chava's office located?
Dr. Prabhakar Chava's Primary Practice
711 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 274-9126
What is Dr. Chava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861582405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chava
What is Dr. Prabhakar Chava's specialty?
Dr. Chava is a Internist near Latham, NY.
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.
Is this Dr. Prabhakar Chava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chava is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus 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 Prabhakar Chava accepting new patients in Latham, NY?
Yes, Dr. Prabhakar Chava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prabhakar Chava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chava's office at (518) 274-9126 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prabhakar Chava?
Please contact Dr. Chava's office at (518) 274-9126 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prabhakar Chava have?
Dr. Prabhakar Chava is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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