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Dr. Priya Kumthekar, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kumthekar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Priya Kumthekar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kumthekar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kumthekar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kumthekar’s office at (630) 352-5450.

    What languages does Dr. Kumthekar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kumthekar treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kumthekar 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. Kumthekar. 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:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Other Nervous System Parts
    • Brain Tumor
    • Cancer
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain
    • Metastatic Cancer in Nervous System
    • Secondary Tumor in Nervous System
    • Other Nervous System Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • C7949: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other parts of nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
    • Brain Disease
    • Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
    • Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
    • Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Condition
    • Brain Problem
    • Unspecified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Meninges Disorder
    • Meningeal Disease
    • Disorder of Brain/Spinal Cord Coverings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G96198: Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    What procedures does Dr. Kumthekar perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Kumthekar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kumthekar. 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:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Kumthekar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kumthekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 352-5450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kumthekar 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

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kumthekar's office located?

    Dr. Priya Kumthekar's Primary Practice

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 20-100

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (630) 352-5450

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

    Dr. Kumthekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649410036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kumthekar?

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

    What is Dr. Priya Kumthekar's specialty?

    Dr. Kumthekar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Chicago, IL. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Kumthekar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Priya Kumthekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kumthekar is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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 Priya Kumthekar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Priya Kumthekar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Priya Kumthekar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kumthekar's office at (630) 352-5450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Priya Kumthekar?

    Please contact Dr. Kumthekar's office at (630) 352-5450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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