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Dr. Mohamed Zakkar, MD

Dr. Mohamed Zakkar, MD

Chicago Ridge, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zakkar, Pulmonologist in Chicago Ridge, IL?

    Dr. Mohamed Zakkar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago Ridge, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakkar graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Zakkar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zakkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zakkar’s office at (708) 923-3388.

    Where did Dr. Zakkar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Illinois, Chicago, IL - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

    • Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Zakkar board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Zakkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zakkar speak?

    Dr. Zakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zakkar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Zakkar 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. Zakkar. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lobar Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Lung Lobe Infection
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Severe Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity with Breathing Problems
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity and Lung Issues
    • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
    • Pickwickian Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E662: Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Does Dr. Zakkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zakkar accept in Chicago Ridge, IL?

    Dr. Zakkar in Chicago Ridge, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Eon Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Family Health Network

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Illinois

    • University of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Zakkar's office located?

    Dr. Mohamed Zakkar's Primary Practice

    10604 Southwest Hwy Ste 107

    Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

    (708) 923-3388

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    Dr. Mohamed Zakkar's Practice 2

    12820 S Ridgeland Ave Ste B

    Palos Heights, IL 60463

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    What is Dr. Zakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285646828.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zakkar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zakkar

    What is Dr. Mohamed Zakkar's specialty?

    Dr. Zakkar is a Pulmonologist near Chicago Ridge, IL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Zakkar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mohamed Zakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zakkar is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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

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    Is Mohamed Zakkar accepting new patients in Chicago Ridge, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Zakkar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mohamed Zakkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zakkar's office at (708) 923-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Zakkar?

    Please contact Dr. Zakkar's office at (708) 923-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mohamed Zakkar have?

    Dr. Mohamed Zakkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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