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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chekka, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Schaumburg, IL?
Dr. Kiran Chekka, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Schaumburg, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Chekka completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Transitional Year. Dr. Chekka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chekka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chekka’s office at (847) 519-4701.
Where did Dr. Chekka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Transitional Year
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Chekka board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Chekka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Chekka speak?
Dr. Chekka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chekka treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chekka 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. Chekka. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Neck Muscle Ache
- Head Muscle Soreness
- Cervical Myalgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
What procedures does Dr. Chekka perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chekka 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. Chekka. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Epidural Blood Patch Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
- Blood patch for spinal headache
- Epidural leak repair
- Spinal fluid leak treatment
- Epidural injection for headache
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62273: Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Nerve Ablation for Neck or Upper Back Pain
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Neck
- Cervical Facet Denervation
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64633: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Neck/Mid-Back)
- Radiofrequency Ablation Facet Joint
- Cervical Facet Nerve Destruction
- Thoracic Facet Nerve Block
- Spine Nerve Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 64634: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); cervical or thoracic, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Multiple Trigger Point Injections
- Stellate Ganglion Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injections
- Muscle Pain Injections
- Myofascial Pain Injections
- Cervical Sympathetic Block
- Stellate Ganglion Injection
- Nerve Block for Pain
- Sympathetic Nerve Block
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles
- 64510: Injection, anesthetic agent; stellate ganglion (cervical sympathetic)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Chekka accept my insurance?
Dr. Chekka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 519-4701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chekka accept in Schaumburg, IL?
Dr. Chekka in Schaumburg, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Chekka's office located?
Dr. Kiran Chekka's Primary Practice
1365 Wiley Rd Ste 153
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 519-4701
What is Dr. Chekka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chekka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356543235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chekka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chekka
What is Dr. Kiran Chekka's specialty?
Dr. Chekka is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Schaumburg, IL. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Chekka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kiran Chekka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chekka is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village, IL) 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 Kiran Chekka accepting new patients in Schaumburg, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Chekka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kiran Chekka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chekka's office at (847) 519-4701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kiran Chekka?
Please contact Dr. Chekka's office at (847) 519-4701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kiran Chekka have?
Dr. Kiran Chekka is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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