Who is Dr. Bharat, Thoracic Surgeon in McHenry, IL?
Dr. Ankit Bharat, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in McHenry, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Dr. Bharat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bharat’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bharat’s office at (312) 695-3800.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bharat?
Dr. Ankit Bharat, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bharat empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lung Cancer, Thoracic Surgery, Transplant-Lung, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the McHenry/IL community, Dr. Bharat is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Bharat board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ankit Bharat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bharat speak?
Dr. Bharat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bharat treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Bharat 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. Bharat. 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:
Single Lung Nodule
Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
Lung Disease
Lung Spot
Pulmonary Nodule
Spot on Lung Scan
Unusual Lung Scan Results
Atypical Lung Imaging
Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
Lung Cancer
Bronchial cancer
Malignant neoplasm of lung
Pulmonary cancer
Right lung cancer
Right upper lobe lung cancer
Left Lung Cancer
Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
Bronchial Cancer
Malignant Lung Tumor
Right lower lobe lung cancer
Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
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:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Other Mediastinum Disorder
Various mediastinal diseases
Unspecified chest cavity problems
Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
Cancer Follow-up Exam
Cancer
Post-cancer treatment checkup
Malignancy surveillance
Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
Diaphragm Disorder
Lung Disease
Diaphragmatic Problems
Breathing Muscle Disorders
Problems with the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
J986: Disorders of diaphragm
Also known as:
Growth of Unknown Type (Other Sites)
Tumor of unknown nature (other locations)
Lesion of unknown behavior (various sites)
Indeterminate mass (other body parts)
ICD-10 Codes:
D4989: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Hernia
Hiatal Hernia
Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
Benign Lymph Node Tumor
Benign Tumor
Non-cancerous lymph node growth
Benign lymph node neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
D360: Benign neoplasm of lymph nodes
Also known as:
Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
Benign Tumor
Carcinoid Tumor
Lung Disease
Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
Non-cancerous lung tumor
Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
Lung Carcinoid Tumor
Carcinoid Tumor
Bronchial Carcinoid
Pulmonary Carcinoid
Lung NET
ICD-10 Codes:
C7A090: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
What procedures does Dr. Bharat perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Bharat 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. Bharat. 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:
Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
Thymus Gland Removal (Thoracoscopic)
VATS Lymphadenectomy
Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Minimally Invasive Thymus Surgery
Thymus Resection
CPT Codes:
32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
32673: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection of thymus, unilateral or bilateral
Also known as:
Diagnostic Thoracoscopy with Lung Biopsy
Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
VATS Lung Biopsy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Biopsy
Lung Nodule Biopsy via Thoracoscopy
VATS Segmentectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
CPT Codes:
32608: Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung nodule(s) or mass(es) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
Also known as:
Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Navigational Bronchoscopy
Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
Advanced Lung Scope
Bronchial lavage
BAL procedure
Lung washing
Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
Lung or Chest Biopsy
Biopsy
Percutaneous lung biopsy
Mediastinum core needle biopsy
Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
32854: Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Fluoroscopy
Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
Lung tumor marker placement
Bronchial scope with guidance
CPT Codes:
31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple
Also known as:
Donor Lung Preparation for Transplant (Bilateral)
Lung allograft preparation
Cadaver lung dissection
Donor lung procurement
Transplant organ preparation
CPT Codes:
32856: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor lung allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection of allograft from surrounding soft tissues to prepare pulmonary venous/atrial cuff, pulmonary artery, and bronchus; bilateral
Also known as:
Inhalation Breathing Treatment
Nebulizer Treatment
Aerosol Treatment
IPPB Treatment
Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO)
Chest Physiotherapy
Lung Clearance Therapy
CPT Codes:
94669: Mechanical chest wall oscillation to facilitate lung function, per session
Also known as:
Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
Mediastinal Biopsy
Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy
CPT Codes:
39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)
Also known as:
Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port
CPT Codes:
36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
Does Dr. Bharat accept my insurance?
Dr. Bharat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bharat accept in McHenry, IL?
Dr. Bharat in McHenry, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
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100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Ankit Bharat an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Bharat has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Bharat, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Bharat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bharat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003852419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bharat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bharat
What is Dr. Ankit Bharat's specialty?
Dr. Bharat is a Thoracic Surgeon near McHenry, IL.
A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Bharat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ankit Bharat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bharat is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Ankit Bharat accepting new patients in McHenry, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ankit Bharat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ankit Bharat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bharat's office at (312) 695-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ankit Bharat?
Please contact Dr. Bharat's office at (312) 695-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ankit Bharat have?
Dr. Ankit Bharat is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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