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45 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Chaku, Critical Care Internist in Saginaw, MI?
Dr. Vijay Chaku, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Saginaw, MI. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Chaku graduated from Kashmir University and completed his residency at Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Edgewater Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Chaku is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kashmiri, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaku’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaku’s office at (989) 791-2512.
Where did Dr. Chaku go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Edgewater Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University Program
Medical School: Government Medical College, Jammu & Kashmir | Kashmir University
What languages does Dr. Chaku speak?
Dr. Chaku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kashmiri
What conditions does Dr. Chaku treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chaku 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. Chaku. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Chaku perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vijay Chaku may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chaku's office.
Does Dr. Chaku accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (989) 791-2512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaku accept in Saginaw, MI?
Dr. Chaku in Saginaw, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chaku's office located?
What is Dr. Chaku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700823127.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaku
What is Dr. Vijay Chaku's specialty?
Dr. Chaku is a Critical Care Internist near Saginaw, MI. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Chaku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijay Chaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chaku is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Vijay Chaku accepting new patients in Saginaw, MI?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Chaku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Chaku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaku's office at (989) 791-2512 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Chaku?
Please contact Dr. Chaku's office at (989) 791-2512 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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