22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chacko, Hospitalist in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Shobha Chacko, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Chacko is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chacko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chacko’s office at (978) 977-6336.
Where did Dr. Chacko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mba From M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
Is Dr. Chacko board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Chacko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chacko speak?
Dr. Chacko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chacko typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chacko 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. Chacko. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Chacko typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shobha Chacko may include:
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chacko accept my insurance?
Dr. Chacko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 977-6336 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chacko accept in Burlington, MA?
Dr. Chacko in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chacko's office located?
What is Dr. Chacko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chacko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912193285.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chacko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chacko
What is Dr. Shobha Chacko's specialty?
Dr. Chacko is a Hospitalist near Burlington, MA.
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. Shobha Chacko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chacko is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center 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 Shobha Chacko accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Chacko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shobha Chacko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office at (978) 977-6336 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shobha Chacko?
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office at (978) 977-6336 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shobha Chacko have?
Dr. Shobha Chacko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Hospitalist Near Burlington, MA
SK
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Santosh Kale is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA with 2 additional practice locations.
Lowell, MA
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Elizabeth Collins, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years.
Burlington, MA
AT
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Amir Soheil Tolebeyan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH with 1 additional practice location.
Lebanon, NH