19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valika, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Elmhurst, IL?
Dr. Ali Valika, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Valika completed his residency at Washington University St. Louis. Dr. Valika is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valika’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valika’s office at (630) 782-4050.
Where did Dr. Valika go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington University St. Louis
Medical School: Uinversity Of Illinois at Chicago
Is Dr. Valika board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ali Valika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Valika speak?
Dr. Valika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Valika treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Valika 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. Valika. 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:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Cardiac and Vascular Implant
- Heart Device
- Blood Vessel Graft
- Cardiovascular Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z959: Presence of cardiac and vascular implant and graft, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Valika perform as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ali Valika may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Valika's office.
Does Dr. Valika accept my insurance?
Dr. Valika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 782-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valika accept in Elmhurst, IL?
Dr. Valika in Elmhurst, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Valika's office located?
Dr. Ali Valika's Primary Practice
133 E Brush Hill Rd Ste 202
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 782-4050
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Ali Valika an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Valika has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Valika, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Valika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760696314.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valika
What is Dr. Ali Valika's specialty?
Dr. Valika is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Elmhurst, IL. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Valika to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ali Valika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valika is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village, IL), Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Ali Valika accepting new patients in Elmhurst, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ali Valika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Valika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valika's office at (630) 782-4050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Valika?
Please contact Dr. Valika's office at (630) 782-4050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Valika have?
Dr. Ali Valika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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