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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. 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Chava typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Chava typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Catheter Placement in Pulmonary Artery
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
- Heart Catheterization
- Lung Artery Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36014: Selective catheter placement, left or right pulmonary artery
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
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
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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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.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
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
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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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