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Dr. Sunil Pauwaa, MD
Oak Lawn, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pauwaa, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Sunil Pauwaa, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pauwaa is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pauwaa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pauwaa’s office at (708) 636-7575.
Is Dr. Pauwaa board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Pauwaa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pauwaa speak?
Dr. Pauwaa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pauwaa treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Pauwaa 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. Pauwaa. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Pauwaa perform as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Pauwaa may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pauwaa's office.
Does Dr. Pauwaa accept my insurance?
Dr. Pauwaa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 636-7575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pauwaa accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Pauwaa in Oak Lawn, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Pauwaa's office located?
Dr. Sunil Pauwaa's Primary Practice
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-7575
What is Dr. Pauwaa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pauwaa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710125109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pauwaa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pauwaa
What is Dr. Sunil Pauwaa's specialty?
Dr. Pauwaa is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Oak Lawn, IL. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Pauwaa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sunil Pauwaa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pauwaa is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Sunil Pauwaa accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Pauwaa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunil Pauwaa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pauwaa's office at (708) 636-7575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunil Pauwaa?
Please contact Dr. Pauwaa's office at (708) 636-7575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sunil Pauwaa have?
Dr. Sunil Pauwaa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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