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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chacko, Infectious Disease Specialist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Siju Chacko, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chacko graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chacko is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chacko’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chacko’s office.
Where did Dr. Chacko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Chacko board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Siju Chacko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chacko speak?
Dr. Chacko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chacko typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chacko 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. Chacko. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chacko typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Siju Chacko may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chacko accept my insurance?
Dr. Chacko 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. Chacko accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Chacko in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premier
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chacko's office located?
What is Dr. Chacko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chacko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720017262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chacko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chacko
What is Dr. Siju Chacko's specialty?
Dr. Chacko is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Merrillville, IN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Siju Chacko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chacko is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital Of Munster, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Siju Chacko accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Siju Chacko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Siju Chacko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Siju Chacko?
Please contact Dr. Chacko's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Siju Chacko have?
Dr. Siju Chacko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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