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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitalia, Nephrologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Vipul Chitalia, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chitalia completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Nephrology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chitalia is fluent in English, Guarani, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chitalia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chitalia’s office.
Where did Dr. Chitalia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Nephrology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India
Is Dr. Chitalia board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Vipul Chitalia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chitalia speak?
Dr. Chitalia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Guarani
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chitalia treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Chitalia 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. Chitalia. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- 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 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Chitalia perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vipul Chitalia may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chitalia's office.
Does Dr. Chitalia accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitalia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitalia accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Chitalia in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chitalia's office located?
What is Dr. Chitalia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitalia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306883913.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitalia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitalia
What is Dr. Vipul Chitalia's specialty?
Dr. Chitalia is a Nephrologist near Boston, MA. 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. Contact Dr. Chitalia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vipul Chitalia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chitalia is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Vipul Chitalia accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Vipul Chitalia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vipul Chitalia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chitalia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vipul Chitalia?
Please contact Dr. Chitalia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vipul Chitalia have?
Dr. Vipul Chitalia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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