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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chintam, Nephrologist in Columbus, IN?
Dr. Kiran Chintam, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chintam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chintam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chintam’s office at (812) 375-0272.
What languages does Dr. Chintam speak?
Dr. Chintam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chintam treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Chintam 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. Chintam. 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 Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hard-to-Treat High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- Resistant Hypertension
- Refractory Hypertension
- Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I1A0: Resistant hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Low Magnesium Levels
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hypomagnesemia
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Magnesium Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8342: Hypomagnesemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Chintam perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kiran Chintam may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chintam's office.
Does Dr. Chintam accept my insurance?
Dr. Chintam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 375-0272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chintam accept in Columbus, IN?
Dr. Chintam in Columbus, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chintam's office located?
Dr. Kiran Chintam's Primary Practice
940 N Marr Rd Ste B
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 375-0272
What is Dr. Chintam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chintam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982930285.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chintam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chintam
What is Dr. Kiran Chintam's specialty?
Dr. Chintam is a Nephrologist near Columbus, IN. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Chintam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kiran Chintam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chintam is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus 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
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Is Kiran Chintam accepting new patients in Columbus, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Chintam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kiran Chintam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chintam's office at (812) 375-0272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kiran Chintam?
Please contact Dr. Chintam's office at (812) 375-0272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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