30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawlani, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ashok Sawlani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Sawlani completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sawlani is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawlani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawlani’s office at (773) 763-5202.
Where did Dr. Sawlani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County | Cook County Hospital Program
What languages does Dr. Sawlani speak?
Dr. Sawlani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sawlani typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sawlani 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. Sawlani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sawlani typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sawlani performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sawlani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Sawlani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawlani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 763-5202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawlani accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sawlani 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sawlani's office located?
Dr. Ashok Sawlani's Primary Practice
7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 318
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 763-5202
What is Dr. Sawlani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawlani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518044387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawlani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawlani
What is Dr. Ashok Sawlani's specialty?
Dr. Sawlani is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ashok Sawlani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sawlani is affiliated with Resurrection Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ashok Sawlani accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ashok Sawlani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashok Sawlani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sawlani's office at (773) 763-5202 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashok Sawlani?
Please contact Dr. Sawlani's office at (773) 763-5202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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