35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buddharaju, Critical Care Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Buddharaju graduated from Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Edgewater Hospital. Dr. Buddharaju is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buddharaju’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buddharaju’s office at (312) 633-5857.
Where did Dr. Buddharaju go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)), ALBANY HOSPITAL, ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER, ALBANY, NY
Residency: Edgewater Hospital
Medical School: Andhra Med Coll, Ntr Univ of Med Sci, Visakhapatnam, Ap, India | Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Buddharaju board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buddharaju speak?
Dr. Buddharaju and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Buddharaju typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Buddharaju 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. Buddharaju. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Buddharaju typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Buddharaju may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Buddharaju's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buddharaju accept my insurance?
Dr. Buddharaju accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 633-5857 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buddharaju accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Buddharaju in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buddharaju's office located?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju's Primary Practice
840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 305
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 633-5857
What hospitals are Dr. Buddharaju affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buddharaju has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital,McHenry, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital,McHenry, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,Lake Forest, IL
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,Lake Forest, IL
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago,Chicago, ILRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago,Chicago, IL
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Thorek Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Thorek Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Buddharaju's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buddharaju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790737781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buddharaju?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buddharaju
What is Dr. Venkata Buddharaju's specialty?
Dr. Buddharaju is a Critical Care Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is Dr. Venkata Buddharaju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buddharaju is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Venkata Buddharaju accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Venkata Buddharaju is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venkata Buddharaju offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buddharaju's office at (312) 633-5857 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Venkata Buddharaju?
Please contact Dr. Buddharaju's office at (312) 633-5857 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Buddharaju's office located?
Dr. Buddharaju's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Northlake, IL.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venkata Buddharaju have?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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