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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kukar, Cardiologist in Shiloh, IL?
Dr. Atul Kukar, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shiloh, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Kukar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kukar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kukar’s office at (212) 434-2711.
Where did Dr. Kukar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Kukar board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Atul Kukar, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kukar speak?
Dr. Kukar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kukar typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kukar 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. Kukar. 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:
- 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Kukar typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kukar 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. Kukar. 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:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kukar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kukar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 434-2711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kukar accept in Shiloh, IL?
Dr. Kukar in Shiloh, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kukar's office located?
What is Dr. Kukar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kukar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225054984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kukar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kukar
What is Dr. Atul Kukar's specialty?
Dr. Kukar is a Cardiologist near Shiloh, IL.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Atul Kukar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kukar is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Flushing Hospital 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
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Is Atul Kukar accepting new patients in Shiloh, IL?
Yes, Dr. Atul Kukar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Atul Kukar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kukar's office at (212) 434-2711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Atul Kukar?
Please contact Dr. Kukar's office at (212) 434-2711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Atul Kukar have?
Dr. Atul Kukar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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