Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mylvaganam, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
What languages does Dr. Mylvaganam speak?
Dr. Mylvaganam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mylvaganam typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mylvaganam 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. Mylvaganam. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Mylvaganam typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mylvaganam 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. Mylvaganam. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Mylvaganam accept my insurance?
Dr. Mylvaganam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mylvaganam accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mylvaganam in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mylvaganam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Mylvaganam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mylvaganam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mylvaganam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mylvaganam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629462676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mylvaganam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mylvaganam