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Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar, MD

Carbondale, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Motkar, Hospitalist in Carbondale, IL?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carbondale, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Motkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Motkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Motkar’s office at (618) 529-0478.

    Is Dr. Motkar board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Motkar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Motkar typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Motkar 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. Motkar. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Motkar typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Motkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Motkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Motkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 529-0478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Motkar accept in Carbondale, IL?

    Dr. Motkar in Carbondale, IL 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Motkar's office located?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar's Primary Practice

    405 W Jackson St

    Carbondale, IL 62901

    (618) 529-0478

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

    Dr. Motkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730374489.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Motkar?

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

    What is Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar's specialty?

    Dr. Motkar is a Hospitalist near Carbondale, IL.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Motkar is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Chandrasekhar Motkar accepting new patients in Carbondale, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Motkar's office at (618) 529-0478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chandrasekhar Motkar?

    Please contact Dr. Motkar's office at (618) 529-0478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar have?

    Dr. Chandrasekhar Motkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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