Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Kumar Venkatachalam, MD works in Merrillville, IN as
They are board certified in
COMPARE OTHER TOP Gastroenterologists
Insurance Accepted
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Choice Plus POS II
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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LocalPlus
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Tricare
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Choice Care PPO
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Medicaid
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MultiPlan PPO
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Sagamore Plus
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Worker's Compensation WC
Locations
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Ima Endoscopy Surgicenter PC8895 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Community Care Network - 10215 Broadway Ave Suite 20310215 Broadway Ste 203, Crown Point, IN 46307
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Pathology Consultants Inc Lake Park Surgicare7921 Grand Blvd, Hobart, IN 46342
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Lake Urology LLC8558 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Patient Satisfaction
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Wonderful visit. Explains things so that you understand. Very patient and excellent bedside manner. Extremely knowledgeable and skilled.
About Me
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Education
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University of Illinois College of Medicine
1991
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Residency
- Rush Presby St Luke's M C
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Venkatachalam accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Venkatachalam's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Venkatachalam accepts Aetna, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Venkatachalam accepts here.
Dr. Venkatachalam's office is located at 8895 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410.
Dr. Venkatachalam frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Venkatachalam speaks Hindi. See Dr. Venkatachalam's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Venkatachalam has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 13 times.
Dr. Venkatachalam is board certified in
Dr. Venkatachalam has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 33 years.
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