38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sunkara, Pulmonologist in Hazel Crest, IL?
Dr. Krishna Sunkara, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hazel Crest, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years. Dr. Sunkara graduated from Andraha Medical College and completed his residency at Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Sunkara is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sunkara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sunkara’s office at (708) 799-7990.
Where did Dr. Sunkara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University Of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School
Residency: Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Advocate Christ Medical Center | Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: Andhra Medical College, Univ of Health Sciences | Andraha Medical College | Andhra Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sunkara speak?
Dr. Sunkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sunkara typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sunkara 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. Sunkara. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sunkara typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Krishna Sunkara may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sunkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 799-7990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sunkara accept in Hazel Crest, IL?
Dr. Sunkara in Hazel Crest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sunkara's office located?
Dr. Krishna Sunkara's Primary Practice
17680 Kedzie Ave Ste 101
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 799-7990
What is Dr. Sunkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154328185.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sunkara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sunkara
What is Dr. Krishna Sunkara's specialty?
Dr. Sunkara is a Pulmonologist near Hazel Crest, IL.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Krishna Sunkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sunkara is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital 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 Krishna Sunkara accepting new patients in Hazel Crest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Sunkara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Sunkara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (708) 799-7990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Sunkara?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (708) 799-7990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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