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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivaprakasam, Critical Care Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sivaprakasam graduated from Madras Med College and completed his residency at John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program. Dr. Sivaprakasam is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivaprakasam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivaprakasam’s office at (773) 884-7920.
Where did Dr. Sivaprakasam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program
Medical School: Madras Med College | Kilpauk Med College
What languages does Dr. Sivaprakasam speak?
Dr. Sivaprakasam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sivaprakasam typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sivaprakasam 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. Sivaprakasam. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sivaprakasam typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sivaprakasam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sivaprakasam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivaprakasam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 884-7920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivaprakasam accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sivaprakasam 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Group 1001
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Sivaprakasam's office located?
Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam's Primary Practice
2701 W 68th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-7920
What is Dr. Sivaprakasam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivaprakasam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720063530.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivaprakasam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivaprakasam
What is Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam's specialty?
Dr. Sivaprakasam 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 this Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivaprakasam is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sundar Sivaprakasam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sundar Sivaprakasam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivaprakasam's office at (773) 884-7920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sundar Sivaprakasam?
Please contact Dr. Sivaprakasam's office at (773) 884-7920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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