35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vijayachandran, Nephrologist in Rockford, IL?
Where did Dr. Vijayachandran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Kentucky - Fellowship
Is Dr. Vijayachandran board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Vijayachandran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vijayachandran speak?
Dr. Vijayachandran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Vijayachandran typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vijayachandran 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. Vijayachandran. 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 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
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. Vijayachandran typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vijayachandran performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vijayachandran. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Does Dr. Vijayachandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijayachandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 227-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vijayachandran accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Vijayachandran in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Vijayachandran's office located?
Dr. Bindu Vijayachandran's Primary Practice
612 Roxbury Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 227-8300
What hospitals are Dr. Vijayachandran affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vijayachandran has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vijayachandran's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vijayachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548210677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vijayachandran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vijayachandran