Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chishti, Critical Care Internist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Nadeem Chishti, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chishti graduated from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chishti is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chishti’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chishti’s office at (562) 789-5470.
Where did Dr. Chishti go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Punjab Med Coll, Univ of Punjab, Faisalabad, Pakistan | King Edward Medical University | Punjab Medical College
Is Dr. Chishti board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nadeem Chishti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chishti speak?
Dr. Chishti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chishti typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chishti 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. Chishti. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Chishti typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Chishti 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. Chishti. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Chishti accept my insurance?
Dr. Chishti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 789-5470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chishti accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Chishti in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chishti's office located?
Dr. Nadeem Chishti's Primary Practice
12462 Putnam St Ste 208
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-5470
What is Dr. Chishti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chishti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700815461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chishti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chishti
What is Dr. Nadeem Chishti's specialty?
Dr. Chishti is a Critical Care Internist near Whittier, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nadeem Chishti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chishti is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial 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
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Is Nadeem Chishti accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nadeem Chishti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nadeem Chishti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chishti's office at (562) 789-5470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nadeem Chishti?
Please contact Dr. Chishti's office at (562) 789-5470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nadeem Chishti have?
Dr. Nadeem Chishti is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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