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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Behara, Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, IL?
Dr. Venkata Behara, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Mount Prospect, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Behara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behara’s office at (847) 439-8780.
What languages does Dr. Behara speak?
Dr. Behara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Behara typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Behara 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. Behara. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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 Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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. Behara typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Behara may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Behara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Behara accept my insurance?
Dr. Behara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 439-8780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Behara accept in Mount Prospect, IL?
Dr. Behara in Mount Prospect, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Behara's office located?
Dr. Venkata Behara's Primary Practice
601 W Golf Rd Ste 105
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 439-8780
What is Dr. Behara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Behara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376728113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Behara
What is Dr. Venkata Behara's specialty?
Dr. Behara is a Nephrologist near Mount Prospect, IL.
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. Venkata Behara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Behara is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Froedtert 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 Venkata Behara accepting new patients in Mount Prospect, IL?
Yes, Dr. Venkata Behara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venkata Behara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Behara's office at (847) 439-8780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venkata Behara?
Please contact Dr. Behara's office at (847) 439-8780 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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