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Dr. Gifty Bhat, MD

Chicago, IL

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    Who is Dr. Bhat, Clinical Geneticist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Gifty Bhat, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bhat is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhat’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhat’s office at (309) 624-9844.

    What languages does Dr. Bhat speak?

    Dr. Bhat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Bhat treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Bhat 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. Bhat. 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:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic Syndrome
    • Multiple Birth Defects
    • Other Birth Defects Causing Short Stature
    • Birth Defects
    • Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
    • Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
    • Complex congenital anomalies
    • Multiple congenital anomalies
    • Syndromic birth defects
    • Rare Short Stature Syndromes
    • Uncommon Dwarfism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
    • Q897: Multiple congenital malformations, not elsewhere classified
    • Q8719: Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Risk for Other Disease
    • Hereditary Disease Risk
    • Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
    • Unusual Organ Test Results
    • Atypical Tissue Findings
    • Abnormal Specimen Analysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R898: Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)
    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Learning Disability
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Scholastic Skill Disorder
    • Academic Learning Disorder
    • Developmental Learning Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F819: Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Partial Trisomy
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Partial chromosomal duplication
    • Segmental trisomy
    • Genetic imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q922: Partial trisomy

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bhat perform as a Clinical Geneticist?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gifty Bhat may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhat's office.

    Does Dr. Bhat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (309) 624-9844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bhat accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Bhat 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bhat's office located?

    Dr. Gifty Bhat's Primary Practice

    1801 W Taylor St Ste 2E

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (309) 624-9844

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    Uic Model Clinics

    840 S Wood St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    Uicom Peds Genetics

    1800 N Knoxville Ave Ste C

    Peoria, IL 61603

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    What is Dr. Bhat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972883254.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhat?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhat

    What is Dr. Gifty Bhat's specialty?

    Dr. Bhat is a Clinical Geneticist near Chicago, IL. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Bhat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gifty Bhat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bhat is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nemours Childrens Hospital - Florida. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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    Explore Clinical Geneticist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gifty Bhat accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Gifty Bhat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gifty Bhat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhat's office at (309) 624-9844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gifty Bhat?

    Please contact Dr. Bhat's office at (309) 624-9844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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