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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chowlera, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Rachana Chowlera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Chowlera graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program. Dr. Chowlera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowlera’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chowlera’s office at (718) 589-2440.
Where did Dr. Chowlera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chowlera speak?
Dr. Chowlera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chowlera treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chowlera 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. Chowlera. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Screening for Bacterial Disease
- Health Screening
- Bacterial Infection Screening
- Bacterial Disease Test
- Germ Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z112: Encounter for screening for other bacterial diseases
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Which procedures does Dr. Chowlera perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rachana Chowlera 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chowlera's office.
Does Dr. Chowlera accept my insurance?
Dr. Chowlera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 589-2440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chowlera accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Chowlera in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
Molina
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chowlera's office located?
Dr. Rachana Chowlera's Primary Practice
1065 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-2440
What is Dr. Chowlera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chowlera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932153087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowlera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowlera
What is Dr. Rachana Chowlera's specialty?
Dr. Chowlera is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Chowlera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rachana Chowlera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chowlera is affiliated with BronxCare Health System, Westchester Medical Center, The Mount Sinai 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
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Is Rachana Chowlera accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rachana Chowlera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachana Chowlera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chowlera's office at (718) 589-2440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachana Chowlera?
Please contact Dr. Chowlera's office at (718) 589-2440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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