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Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD

Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD

Neurosurgeon

Glenview, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chowdhry, Neurosurgeon in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chowdhry is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowdhry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chowdhry’s office at (847) 570-1440.

    What languages does Dr. Chowdhry speak?

    Dr. Chowdhry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Spanish
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chowdhry typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chowdhry 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. Chowdhry. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Chowdhry typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Chowdhry 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. Chowdhry. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Chowdhry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chowdhry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-1440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chowdhry accept in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Chowdhry in Glenview, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chowdhry's office located?

    Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry's Primary Practice

    2180 Pfingsten Rd Fl 1

    Glenview, IL 60026

    (847) 570-1440

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    Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry's Practice 2

    1051 W Rand Rd

    Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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    Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry's Practice 3

    9600 Gross Point Rd

    Skokie, IL 60076

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    What is Dr. Chowdhry's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chowdhry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083811418.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowdhry?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowdhry

    What is Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry's specialty?

    Dr. Chowdhry is a Neurosurgeon near Glenview, IL.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chowdhry is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital 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 Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhry's office at (847) 570-1440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhry's office at (847) 570-1440 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chowdhry's office located?

    Dr. Chowdhry's offices are located in Glenview, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and Skokie, IL.