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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scales, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Matthew Scales, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Scales is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scales’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scales’s office at (312) 355-4000.
Is Dr. Scales board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Scales, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Scales speak?
Dr. Scales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Scales typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Scales 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. Scales. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Scales typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Scales may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Scales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Scales accept my insurance?
Dr. Scales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 355-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scales accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Scales in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scales' office located?
What is Dr. Scales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407028871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scales
What is Dr. Matthew Scales's specialty?
Dr. Scales is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Matthew Scales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scales is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Scales accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Scales is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Scales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (312) 355-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Scales?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (312) 355-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Scales have?
Dr. Matthew Scales is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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