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Who is Dr. Chau, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Vinh Chau, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chau is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chau’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chau’s office at (708) 684-4884.
Where did Dr. Chau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth Univ School of Medicine (Education)
What languages does Dr. Chau speak?
Dr. Chau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chau treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Chau 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. Chau. 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 Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Chau perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vinh Chau may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chau's office.
Does Dr. Chau accept my insurance?
Dr. Chau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 684-4884 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chau accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Chau in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Chau's office located?
What is Dr. Chau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134567134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chau
What is Dr. Vinh Chau's specialty?
Dr. Chau is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Oak Lawn, IL. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Chau to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vinh Chau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chau is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vinh Chau accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
No, Dr. Vinh Chau is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinh Chau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chau's office at (708) 684-4884 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinh Chau?
Please contact Dr. Chau's office at (708) 684-4884 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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