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Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD

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(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Transplant Medicine

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), lung issues

4921 Parkview Place Floor: 8, Suite: B
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 454-8917

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD is a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO specializing in adult pulmonology and transplant medicine. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

1020 North Mason Road Barnes - Jewish West County Hospital - Medical Office Building 3
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4921 Parkview Place Floor: 8, Suite: B
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 454-8917

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WashU Medicine

4921 Parkview Place Suite 8b
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 454-8917

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

5201 Midamerica Plaza Floor: 2, Suite: 2300
Saint Louis, MO 63129

(314) 362-3500

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Some issues Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arterial puncture

blood tests

co-oximetry

pulmonary function test

In 2023, Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD performed more arterial puncture, blood tests, co-oximetry, and pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	324
hospital care	530
inpatient care	530
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	353
hospital care	497
inpatient care	497
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	349
hospital care	459
inpatient care	459
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	371
hospital care	434
inpatient care	434
lab tests	60
pulmonary testing	188

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	680

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	164
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	30
Less than 65	450

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	354
hospital care	428
inpatient care	428
lab tests	278
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	924
vaccines	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	439
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	152
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	44
Less than 65	373

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	385
hospital care	401
inpatient care	401
lab tests	324
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	1143
vaccines	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	197
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	37
Less than 65	404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	79
doctor visit	345
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514
lab tests	247
pulmonary testing	535

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	775
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	25
Less than 65	325

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	164
doctor visit	341
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409
lab tests	332
pulmonary testing	813

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	955
Black	160
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	515
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	43
Less than 65	367

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	85
doctor visit	319
hospital care	498
inpatient care	498
lab tests	169
pulmonary testing	416

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	36
Less than 65	233

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2021 were pulmonary testing, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	178
doctor visit	372
hospital care	362
inpatient care	362
lab tests	362
pulmonary testing	769

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	534
Female	681

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1007
Black	150
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	543
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	48
Less than 65	345

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	100
doctor visit	296
hospital care	309
inpatient care	309
lab tests	200
pulmonary testing	446

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	32
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Creve Coeur, MO were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

blood draw	93
bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	346
hospital care	440
inpatient care	440
lab tests	246
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	654
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	104
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	651
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	27
Less than 65	275
65 to 74	336

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD treated were hypertension, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pulmonology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pulmonology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Health Alliance HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Hannibal Regional PHO

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Coventry HMO

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

MO HealthNet

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance POS

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Quality Health Management

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Mercy Health Springfield Communities

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)

Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage HMO

Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid)

Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)

HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)

Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network

Essence Advantage Select HMO

Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network Option

BJC HealthSolutions

Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO

Health Alliance Medicare HMO

Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage Plus HMO

Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Creve Coeur, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$93,875 Adempas $93,875
Gilead Sciences Inc	$55,792 Letairis $19,954	Cayston $108	$35,729
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$47,670 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $7,268	OPSUMIT $6,041	UPTRAVI $2,662	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $570	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $444	Other $30,685
United Therapeutics Corporation	$43,054 ORENITRAM $14,065	TYVASO $3,923	REMODULIN $3,827	ADCIRCA $19	$21,221
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$22,649 $22,649
Other	$36,158 TREPROSTINIL $459	Letairis $275	REMICADE $125	ADCIRCA $19	FASENRA $18	Other $35,262

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$145,166
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$70,315
Travel and Lodging	$37,822
Honoraria	$16,350
Food and Beverage	$15,882
Other	$13,663

Research Payments

Dr. Murali M. Chakinala, MD has received 358 research payments totaling $1,686,122.

Biography

Dr. Murali Chakinala is a specialist in transplant medicine and adult pulmonology. Patient ratings for Dr. Chakinala average 5.0 stars (out of 5). In his practice, Dr. Chakinala focuses on arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and pulmonary hypertension. His hospital/clinic affiliations include WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. According to BJC HealthCare, Dr. Chakinala is currently accepting new patients at his office in Saint Louis, MO. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.