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Dr. Kavitha Selvan, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Selvan, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Kavitha Selvan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Selvan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Selvan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Selvan’s office at (888) 824-0200.

    What languages does Dr. Selvan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Selvan treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Selvan 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. Selvan. 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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonia
    • Other Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • LIP
    • Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
    • Lymphoid pneumonia
    • Rare interstitial lung conditions
    • Uncommon lung scarring diseases
    • Other ILD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J842: Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
    • J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
    • Allergic Lung Inflammation
    • Organic Dust Lung Disease
    • HP Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J679: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory collapse
    • Systemic shock
    • Acute circulatory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R578: Other shock

    Does Dr. Selvan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Selvan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 824-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Selvan 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

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Selvan's office located?

    Dr. Kavitha Selvan's Primary Practice

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2100

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (888) 824-0200

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    Dr. Kavitha Selvan's Practice 2

    5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC6076

    Chicago, IL 60637

    (773) 702-1000

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    Dr. Kavitha Selvan's Practice 3

    1800 N Main St

    Wheaton, IL 60187

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

    Dr. Selvan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437687001.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Selvan?

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

    What is Dr. Kavitha Selvan's specialty?

    Dr. Selvan is a Pulmonologist near Chicago, IL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Selvan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kavitha Selvan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Selvan is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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

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    Is Kavitha Selvan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Kavitha Selvan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kavitha Selvan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Selvan's office at (888) 824-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Selvan?

    Please contact Dr. Selvan's office at (888) 824-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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