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Who is Dr. Chalana, Infectious Disease Specialist in Munster, IN?
Dr. Indu Chalana, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Munster, IN. She is board certified. Dr. Chalana is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chalana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chalana’s office at (614) 366-5405.
What languages does Dr. Chalana speak?
Dr. Chalana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Chalana treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chalana 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. Chalana. 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Other leukocytosis
- High WBC count
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Chalana perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Indu Chalana may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chalana's office.
Does Dr. Chalana accept my insurance?
Dr. Chalana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 366-5405 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chalana accept in Munster, IN?
Dr. Chalana in Munster, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Chalana's office located?
Dr. Indu Chalana's Primary Practice
801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 401
Munster, IN 46321
(614) 366-5405
What is Dr. Chalana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chalana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992061584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chalana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chalana
What is Dr. Indu Chalana's specialty?
Dr. Chalana is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Munster, IN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Chalana to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Indu Chalana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chalana is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Indu Chalana accepting new patients in Munster, IN?
Yes, Dr. Indu Chalana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Indu Chalana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chalana's office at (614) 366-5405 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Indu Chalana?
Please contact Dr. Chalana's office at (614) 366-5405 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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