42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aggarwal, Internist in Hammond, IN?
Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hammond, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Aggarwal completed his residency at Internal Medicine, PGHC, Chevrley, Chevrley, MD USA. Dr. Aggarwal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aggarwal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aggarwal’s office at (219) 237-5160.
Where did Dr. Aggarwal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Internal Medicine, PGHC, Chevrley, Chevrley, MD USA | Internal Medicine, Prince George Hospital Medical Center, Cheverly, MD 20785 USA | Prince George's Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Pt.Bd.Sharma Pgims , Rohtak
Is Dr. Aggarwal board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010
What languages does Dr. Aggarwal speak?
Dr. Aggarwal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Aggarwal typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Aggarwal 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. Aggarwal. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Aggarwal typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Aggarwal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aggarwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Aggarwal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 237-5160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aggarwal accept in Hammond, IN?
Dr. Aggarwal 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
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Aggarwal's office located?
Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal's Primary Practice
5818 Columbia Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 237-5160
What is Dr. Aggarwal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aggarwal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649458712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aggarwal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aggarwal
What is Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal's specialty?
Dr. Aggarwal is a Internist near Hammond, IN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aggarwal is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital Of Munster 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 Ramesh Aggarwal accepting new patients in Hammond, IN?
Yes, Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aggarwal's office at (219) 237-5160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ramesh Aggarwal?
Please contact Dr. Aggarwal's office at (219) 237-5160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal have?
Dr. Ramesh Aggarwal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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