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Who is Dr. Handy, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Chalonda Handy is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Handy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Handy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Handy’s office at (312) 942-4120.
What languages does Dr. Handy speak?
Dr. Handy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Handy typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Handy 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. Handy. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Handy typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chalonda Handy may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Handy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Handy accept my insurance?
Dr. Handy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-4120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Handy accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Handy in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Handy's office located?
Dr. Chalonda Handy's Primary Practice
600 S Paulina St Ste 403
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4120
What is Dr. Handy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Handy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922627454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Handy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Handy
What is Dr. Chalonda Handy's specialty?
Dr. Handy is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.