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Dr. Rajiv Kandala, MD

Dr. Rajiv Kandala, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kandala, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Rajiv Kandala, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kandala graduated from Saba University / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Park Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Kandala is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kandala’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandala’s office at (773) 947-2831.

    Where did Dr. Kandala go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Jackson Park Hosp, Family Medicine | Jackson Park Hospital and Medical Center

    • Medical School: Saba Univ Sch Of Med, Saba, Netherland Antilles | Saba University / School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kandala board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajiv Kandala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kandala speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Kandala treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kandala 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. Kandala. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Withdrawal
    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid detox
    • Opioid withdrawal syndrome
    • Coming off opioids
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1123: Opioid dependence with withdrawal
    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kandala perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kandala 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. Kandala. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Kandala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kandala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 947-2831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kandala 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

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Kandala's office located?

    Dr. Rajiv Kandala's Primary Practice

    7531 S Stony Island Ave # 164

    Chicago, IL 60649

    (773) 947-2831

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

    Dr. Kandala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376608059.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandala?

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

    What is Dr. Rajiv Kandala's specialty?

    Dr. Kandala is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kandala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rajiv Kandala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kandala is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Rajiv Kandala accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Rajiv Kandala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajiv Kandala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kandala's office at (773) 947-2831 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajiv Kandala?

    Please contact Dr. Kandala's office at (773) 947-2831 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajiv Kandala have?

    Dr. Rajiv Kandala is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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