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Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arunachalam, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Arunachalam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arunachalam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arunachalam’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Arunachalam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Arunachalam treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Arunachalam 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. Arunachalam. 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:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant Aftercare
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Post-lung transplant care
    • Lung recipient follow-up
    • Lung transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant

    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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    What procedures does Dr. Arunachalam perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Arunachalam 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. Arunachalam. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Arunachalam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arunachalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Arunachalam 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Arunachalam's office located?

    Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam's Primary Practice

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam's Practice 2

    1800 N Main St

    Wheaton, IL 60187

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    Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam's Practice 3

    676 N Saint Clair St Fl 14-044

    Chicago, IL 60611

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

    Dr. Arunachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073868154.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arunachalam?

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

    What is Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam's specialty?

    Dr. Arunachalam is a Pulmonologist near Chicago, IL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Arunachalam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arunachalam is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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

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    Is Ambalavanan Arunachalam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ambalavanan Arunachalam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arunachalam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ambalavanan Arunachalam?

    Please contact Dr. Arunachalam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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