Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chala, Hospitalist in Hiram, GA?
Dr. Takele Chala, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Hiram, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chala’s office at (770) 732-4022.
What languages does Dr. Chala speak?
Dr. Chala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chala treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chala 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. Chala. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Chala perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Takele Chala may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chala's office.
Does Dr. Chala accept my insurance?
Dr. Chala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 732-4022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chala accept in Hiram, GA?
Dr. Chala in Hiram, GA 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 of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chala's office located?
Dr. Takele Chala's Primary Practice
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 732-4022
What is Dr. Chala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578817383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chala
What is Dr. Takele Chala's specialty?
Dr. Chala is a Hospitalist near Hiram, GA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Takele Chala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chala is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, MO which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Takele Chala accepting new patients in Hiram, GA?
Yes, Dr. Takele Chala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Takele Chala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chala's office at (770) 732-4022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Takele Chala?
Please contact Dr. Chala's office at (770) 732-4022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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