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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chava, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Raghuram Chava, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chava is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chava’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chava’s office at (205) 780-4330.
What languages does Dr. Chava speak?
Dr. Chava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Chava treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Chava 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. Chava. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Chava perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Chava 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. Chava. 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:
- Catheter Placement in Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- Heart Catheterization
- Lung Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36014: Selective catheter placement, left or right pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Does Dr. Chava accept my insurance?
Dr. Chava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 780-4330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chava accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Chava in Birmingham, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Chava's office located?
Dr. Raghuram Chava's Primary Practice
801 Princeton Ave SW Ste 707
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 780-4330
What is Dr. Chava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477791390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chava
What is Dr. Raghuram Chava's specialty?
Dr. Chava is a Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Chava to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raghuram Chava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chava is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Raghuram Chava accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Raghuram Chava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raghuram Chava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chava's office at (205) 780-4330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raghuram Chava?
Please contact Dr. Chava's office at (205) 780-4330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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