54 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Muthuswamy, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Muthuswamy?
Dr. Petham Muthuswamy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Muthuswamy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pulmonary Care, Pulmonary Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Muthuswamy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Muthuswamy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine; Edgewater Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: Stanley Medical College/University Hospital | Stanley Medical College/University Hospital | Madras Med College | Stanley Med College
Is Dr. Muthuswamy board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Petham Muthuswamy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Muthuswamy speak?
Dr. Muthuswamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Muthuswamy typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Muthuswamy 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. Muthuswamy. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- 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:
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- 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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Muthuswamy typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Petham Muthuswamy may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Muthuswamy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Muthuswamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Muthuswamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 947-7715 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Muthuswamy accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Muthuswamy in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Muthuswamy's office located?
Dr. Petham Muthuswamy's Primary Practice
7531 S Stony Island Ave Ste 169
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 947-7715
What hospitals are Dr. Muthuswamy affiliated with?
Dr. Muthuswamy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Muthuswamy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Muthuswamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205922770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muthuswamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Muthuswamy