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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chughtai, Nephrologist in Hammond, IN?
Dr. Asim Chughtai, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chughtai is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chughtai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chughtai’s office at (219) 852-6121.
Is Dr. Chughtai board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Asim Chughtai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chughtai speak?
Dr. Chughtai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chughtai typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Chughtai 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. Chughtai. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Outer Layer Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Cortical Necrosis
- Kidney Cortex Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N171: Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chughtai typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Asim Chughtai may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Chughtai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chughtai accept my insurance?
Dr. Chughtai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 852-6121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chughtai accept in Hammond, IN?
Dr. Chughtai in Hammond, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chughtai's office located?
What is Dr. Chughtai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chughtai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134300593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chughtai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chughtai
What is Dr. Asim Chughtai's specialty?
Dr. Chughtai is a Nephrologist near Hammond, IN.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Asim Chughtai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chughtai is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Asim Chughtai accepting new patients in Hammond, IN?
Yes, Dr. Asim Chughtai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asim Chughtai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chughtai's office at (219) 852-6121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asim Chughtai?
Please contact Dr. Chughtai's office at (219) 852-6121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Asim Chughtai have?
Dr. Asim Chughtai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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