Summary

Dr. Uday Kumar Chalwadi is a pulmonologist who brings nearly three decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his pediatric residency at JIPMER in 2004, followed by another pediatric residency at LSUHSC in 2023. His specialized training includes a fellowship at Arkansas Children's Hospital UAMS in 2020, reflecting his focus on pediatric pulmonary care. Dr. Chalwadi speaks English and has dedicated his career to treating respiratory conditions in patients of all ages.

Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Chalwadi practices at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center. He specializes in treating asthma in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as addressing various breathing problems. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis to evaluate lung health and respiratory function. These diagnostic tools help him provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing respiratory challenges.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Arkansas Childrens Hospital UAMS
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LASHREVEPORT , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Uday Kumar Chalwadi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Aetna Health Inc. - Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna Health Inc. PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana HMO/PPO/OGB & Blue Connect product(s) & Medicare Advantage
  • Cigna Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HealthCare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare Advantage product(s)
  • Coventry Healthcare of Louisiana
  • Dignity Care Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • First Health Network PPO
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Healthy Blue (formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc) (Healthy Louisiana) and Healthy Blue Dual Advantage
  • Humana – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Behavioral Health
  • Humana Military – Tricare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) "
  • Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation (LWCC)"
  • Medicaid/Medicare
  • Multiplan/PHCS/American LifeCare
  • Optum VA CCN
  • Peoples Health Network – Medicare Advantage
  • Stratose – PPO
  • United Behavioral Health (Optum) - United Commercial Medicare Advantage and Community Plan
  • United Healthcare – Commercial
  • United Healthcare Community Plan (Healthy Louisiana)
  • USA Managed Care Network
  • Vantage Health Plan – Commercial Medicare Advantage
  • Verity Health Network – LSU First Choice
  • Zelis (formerly PPOPlus)

Medical Specialties

Uday Kumar Chalwadi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Uday Kumar Chalwadi has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Uday Kumar Chalwadi holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Arkansas Childrens Hospital UAMS in 2020.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSUHSC - Pediatrics in 2023 and JIPMER in 2004.

Medical School

Graduated from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in 1997.

NPI Number

Uday Kumar Chalwadi's NPI number is 1003320185.

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Uday Kumar Chalwadi's office is located at 1606 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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