35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Ali, Cardiologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ali?
Dr. Safdar Ali, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ali empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congestive Heart Failure, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Ali is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ali go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Cincinnati Coll Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria University
Is Dr. Ali board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Safdar Ali, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ali speak?
Dr. Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Ali typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ali 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. Ali. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Ali typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Safdar Ali may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Ali's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ali accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 384-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ali accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ali in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Family Health Network
Group 1001
H & R Block
Humana
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
State of Illinois
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Ali's office located?
Dr. Safdar Ali's Primary Practice
2222 W Division St Ste 220
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 384-1100
What hospitals are Dr. Ali affiliated with?
Dr. Ali has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ali's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235184979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ali