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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aekka, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Apoorva Aekka, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Aekka is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aekka’s office at (312) 227-6090.
What languages does Dr. Aekka speak?
Dr. Aekka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Aekka typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Aekka 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. Aekka. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Aekka typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Apoorva Aekka may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Aekka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aekka accept my insurance?
Dr. Aekka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-6090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aekka accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Aekka in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aekka's office located?
Dr. Apoorva Aekka's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 54
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-6090
What hospitals are Dr. Aekka affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aekka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital,Geneva, IL
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital,Geneva, IL
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital,McHenry, ILRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital,McHenry, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,Lake Forest, ILGold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital,Lake Forest, IL
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services,Gibson City, ILRanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services,Gibson City, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Bronson Methodist Hospital,Kalamazoo, MIRanked General Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Bronson Methodist Hospital,Kalamazoo, MI
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
What is Dr. Aekka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aekka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962939579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aekka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aekka
What is Dr. Apoorva Aekka's specialty?
Dr. Aekka is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.
Is Dr. Apoorva Aekka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aekka is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, Bronson Methodist 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
When to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Apoorva Aekka accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Apoorva Aekka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Apoorva Aekka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aekka's office at (312) 227-6090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Apoorva Aekka?
Please contact Dr. Aekka's office at (312) 227-6090 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Aekka's office located?
Dr. Aekka's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
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