31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chittivelu, Internist in Pekin, IL?
Where did Dr. Chittivelu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Siddhartha Med College University Of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Chittivelu speak?
Dr. Chittivelu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chittivelu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chittivelu 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. Chittivelu. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chittivelu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kamala Chittivelu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chittivelu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chittivelu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chittivelu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (309) 347-3121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chittivelu accept in Pekin, IL?
Dr. Chittivelu in Pekin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
The Consociate Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Chittivelu's office located?
Dr. Kamala Chittivelu's Primary Practice
2501 Allentown Rd
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-3121
What hospitals are Dr. Chittivelu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chittivelu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chittivelu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chittivelu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649200346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chittivelu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chittivelu
What is Dr. Kamala Chittivelu's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.