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Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan, MD

Chicago, IL

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah-Khan, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah-Khan completed her residency at Southern Illinois University Hospitals. Dr. Shah-Khan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah-Khan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah-Khan’s office at (773) 232-2300.

    Where did Dr. Shah-Khan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Southern Illinois University Hospitals

    • Medical School: Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University | Other

    Is Dr. Shah-Khan board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shah-Khan speak?

    Dr. Shah-Khan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Shah-Khan treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Shah-Khan 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. Shah-Khan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Mild Dementia from Other Condition (without behavioral issues)
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Early Stage Secondary Dementia
    • Mild Dementia due to Underlying Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F02A0: Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
    • General medical observation
    • Routine checkup
    • Unspecified health assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shah-Khan perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shah-Khan's office.

    Does Dr. Shah-Khan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah-Khan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 232-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah-Khan accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Shah-Khan 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

    • Centene

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Shah-Khan's office located?

    Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan's Primary Practice

    1544 W Chicago Ave

    Chicago, IL 60642

    (773) 232-2300

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    Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan's Practice 2

    1044 N Mozart St Ste 405

    Chicago, IL 60622

    (773) 423-6400

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    Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan's Practice 3

    6316 N Lincoln Ave Ste 200

    Chicago, IL 60659

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

    Dr. Shah-Khan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164644480.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah-Khan?

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

    What is Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan's specialty?

    Dr. Shah-Khan is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Shah-Khan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah-Khan is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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 Farheen Shah-Khan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah-Khan's office at (773) 232-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Farheen Shah-Khan?

    Please contact Dr. Shah-Khan's office at (773) 232-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan have?

    Dr. Farheen Shah-Khan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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