Who is Dr. Lang, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lang?
Dr. James Lang, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Lang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine | John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lang board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Lang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lang speak?
Dr. Lang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lang typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lang 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. Lang. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lang typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Lang may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Lang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lang accept my insurance?
Dr. Lang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 278-6868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lang accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lang in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lang's office located?
Dr. James Lang also offers virtual visits
Dr. James Lang's Primary Practice
1431 N Western Ave Ste 406
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-6868
What hospitals are Dr. Lang affiliated with?
Dr. Lang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Lang?
Dr. Lang has appointments available at his Chicago, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Lang's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780668251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lang