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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishnamoorthi, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Krishnamoorthi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnamoorthi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnamoorthi’s office at (773) 702-9200.
Is Dr. Krishnamoorthi board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Krishnamoorthi speak?
Dr. Krishnamoorthi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Krishnamoorthi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Krishnamoorthi 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. Krishnamoorthi. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Krishnamoorthi typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Krishnamoorthi 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. Krishnamoorthi. 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:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Krishnamoorthi accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnamoorthi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 702-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishnamoorthi accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Krishnamoorthi 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Krishnamoorthi's office located?
Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi's Primary Practice
355 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(773) 702-9200
What is Dr. Krishnamoorthi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishnamoorthi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669679437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnamoorthi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishnamoorthi
What is Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi's specialty?
Dr. Krishnamoorthi is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishnamoorthi is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Macneal Hospital, Rush University Medical Center 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 Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishnamoorthi's office at (773) 702-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi?
Please contact Dr. Krishnamoorthi's office at (773) 702-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi have?
Dr. Venkatesan Krishnamoorthi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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