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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Challa, Cardiologist in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Karthik Challa, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Elgin, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Challa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Challa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Challa’s office at (847) 695-3168.
What languages does Dr. Challa speak?
Dr. Challa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Challa treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Challa 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. Challa. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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:
- 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:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Challa perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karthik Challa 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. Challa's office.
Does Dr. Challa accept my insurance?
Dr. Challa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 695-3168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Challa accept in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Challa in Elgin, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Challa's office located?
Dr. Karthik Challa's Primary Practice
1435 N Randall Rd Ste 201
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 695-3168
What is Dr. Challa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Challa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619293131.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Challa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Challa
What is Dr. Karthik Challa's specialty?
Dr. Challa is a Cardiologist near Elgin, IL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Challa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karthik Challa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Challa is affiliated with Advocate Sherman 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 Karthik Challa accepting new patients in Elgin, IL?
Yes, Dr. Karthik Challa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karthik Challa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Challa's office at (847) 695-3168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karthik Challa?
Please contact Dr. Challa's office at (847) 695-3168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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