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Dr. Shalini Chitneni, MD
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitneni, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Shalini Chitneni, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Wayne, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chitneni graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India and completed her residency at NYCOMEC/Trinitas Regional MC Program. Dr. Chitneni is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chitneni’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chitneni’s office at (260) 484-8830.
Where did Dr. Chitneni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: NYCOMEC/Trinitas Regional MC Program
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Is Dr. Chitneni board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shalini Chitneni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chitneni speak?
Dr. Chitneni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Chitneni treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Chitneni 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. Chitneni. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Which procedures does Dr. Chitneni perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shalini Chitneni may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chitneni's office.
Does Dr. Chitneni accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitneni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (260) 484-8830 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitneni accept in Fort Wayne, IN?
Dr. Chitneni in Fort Wayne, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
MDwise
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chitneni's office located?
Dr. Shalini Chitneni's Primary Practice
2514 E DuPont Rd Ste 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 484-8830
What is Dr. Chitneni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396951299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitneni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitneni
What is Dr. Shalini Chitneni's specialty?
Dr. Chitneni is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Fort Wayne, IN. 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. Chitneni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shalini Chitneni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chitneni is affiliated with Dupont 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Shalini Chitneni accepting new patients in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes, Dr. Shalini Chitneni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shalini Chitneni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chitneni's office at (260) 484-8830 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shalini Chitneni?
Please contact Dr. Chitneni's office at (260) 484-8830 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shalini Chitneni have?
Dr. Shalini Chitneni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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