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Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chinnadurai, Pediatric Nephrologist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chinnadurai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chinnadurai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chinnadurai’s office at (774) 442-2131.

    What languages does Dr. Chinnadurai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chinnadurai treat?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Chinnadurai 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. Chinnadurai. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Kidney Disease
    • Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
    • Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
    • Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
    • Proteinuria Syndrome
    • Nephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Lupus kidney disease
    • Kidney Disease
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus
    • Lupus nephritis
    • Kidney inflammation from lupus
    • Glomerulonephritis in SLE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
    • M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Congenital Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney swelling at birth
    • Fetal hydronephrosis
    • Hydronephrosis in newborns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Caused by Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Renal Hypertension
    • Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure due to Kidney Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I151: Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders

    Also known as:

    • Single Kidney at Birth
    • Kidney Disease
    • Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
    • Unilateral renal agenesis
    • Congenital absence of one kidney
    • Solitary kidney

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Dysplasia
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
    • Renal Dysplasia
    • Abnormal Kidney Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q614: Renal dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Renovascular Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I150: Renovascular hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Which procedures does Dr. Chinnadurai perform as a Pediatric Nephrologist?

    As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chinnadurai's office.

    Does Dr. Chinnadurai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chinnadurai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (774) 442-2131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chinnadurai accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Chinnadurai in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chinnadurai's office located?

    Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai's Primary Practice

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

    (774) 442-2131

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    Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai's Practice 2

    605 Big Shanty Rd NW # 200

    Kennesaw, GA 30144

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    Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai's Practice 3

    4434 Hugh Howell Rd

    Tucker, GA 30084

    (770) 491-7187

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

    Dr. Chinnadurai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629359906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chinnadurai?

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

    What is Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai's specialty?

    Dr. Chinnadurai is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Atlanta, GA. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Chinnadurai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chinnadurai is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank 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 Amirtha Chinnadurai accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amirtha Chinnadurai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chinnadurai's office at (774) 442-2131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amirtha Chinnadurai?

    Please contact Dr. Chinnadurai's office at (774) 442-2131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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