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Who is Dr. Venkatesan, Otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. T K Venkatesan, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkatesan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Venkatesan speak?
Dr. Venkatesan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Venkatesan typically treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan. 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
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:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Laryngitis
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Persistent laryngitis
- Long-term voice box inflammation
- Chronic hoarseness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J370: Chronic laryngitis
Also known as:
- Ringing in Both Ears
- Tinnitus
- Bilateral Tinnitus
- Head Noise Both Sides
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9313: Tinnitus, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
What procedures does an Otolaryngologist like Dr. Venkatesan typically perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan. 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
CPT Codes:
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal Esophagus Scope
- Transnasal Esophagoscopy
- Flexible Esophagoscopy
- Diagnostic Esophagus Scope
- Esophagus Exam Through Nose
CPT Codes:
- 43197: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transnasal; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Esophageal pH Test
- pH Monitoring Test
- Acid Reflux Test
- 24-Hour pH Study
- Esophageal Acid Test
CPT Codes:
- 91034: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with nasal catheter pH electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Does Dr. Venkatesan accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Venkatesan in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Venkatesan's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. T K Venkatesan?
Dr. Venkatesan has appointments available at his Chicago, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. T K Venkatesan a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Venkatesan has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Venkatesan, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Dr. Venkatesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295797470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatesan
What is Dr. T K Venkatesan's specialty?
Dr. Venkatesan is a Otolaryngologist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Otolaryngologist do?
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders.
Is this Dr. T K Venkatesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesan is affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale 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 T K Venkatesan accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. T K Venkatesan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. T K Venkatesan offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Venkatesan, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with T K Venkatesan?
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