37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaistha, Internist in Tinley Park, IL?
Dr. Vivek Kaistha, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tinley Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Kaistha graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Preventive Medicine; Oak Forest Hosp Of Cook Co, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaistha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaistha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaistha’s office at (708) 342-3000.
Where did Dr. Kaistha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Md Med Sys, General Preventive Medicine; Oak Forest Hosp Of Cook Co, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine | John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program
Medical School: Universidad Cetec,Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
Is Dr. Kaistha board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Kaistha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kaistha speak?
Dr. Kaistha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kaistha typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kaistha 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. Kaistha. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kaistha typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kaistha 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. Kaistha. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Basic Balance Test
- Balance Tests
- Vestibular Evaluation
- Inner Ear Balance Test
- Nystagmus Test
CPT Codes:
- 92540: Basic vestibular evaluation, includes spontaneous nystagmus test with eccentric gaze fixation nystagmus, with recording, positional nystagmus test, minimum of 4 positions, with recording, optokinetic nystagmus test, bidirectional foveal and peripheral stimulation, with recording, and oscillating tracking test, with recording
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Kaistha accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaistha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 342-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaistha accept in Tinley Park, IL?
Dr. Kaistha in Tinley Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kaistha's office located?
Dr. Vivek Kaistha's Primary Practice
6703 159th St Ste 103
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-3000
What is Dr. Kaistha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaistha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053311407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaistha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaistha
What is Dr. Vivek Kaistha's specialty?
Dr. Kaistha is a Internist near Tinley Park, IL.
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.
Is this Dr. Vivek Kaistha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaistha is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Olympia Fields Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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 Vivek Kaistha accepting new patients in Tinley Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Vivek Kaistha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vivek Kaistha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaistha's office at (708) 342-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vivek Kaistha?
Please contact Dr. Kaistha's office at (708) 342-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vivek Kaistha have?
Dr. Vivek Kaistha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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