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Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi, MD

Darien, IL

Accepting patients
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Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El Djouzi, Surgeon in Darien, IL?

    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Darien, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. El Djouzi is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Djouzi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Djouzi’s office at (773) 365-1300.

    Is Dr. El Djouzi board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. El Djouzi speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. El Djouzi treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. El Djouzi 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. El Djouzi. 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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Upper Gastrointestinal Screening
    • Esophagus and Stomach Check
    • Upper Digestive Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13810: Encounter for screening for upper gastrointestinal disorder

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    What procedures does Dr. El Djouzi perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. El Djouzi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. El Djouzi. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Laparoscopy
    • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Minimally invasive gastric bypass
    • Weight loss surgery
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
    • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh

    Does Dr. El Djouzi accept my insurance?

    Dr. El Djouzi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 365-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El Djouzi accept in Darien, IL?

    Dr. El Djouzi in Darien, 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

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Centene

    • CHG Healthcare Services

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. El Djouzi's office located?

    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi's Primary Practice

    2821 83rd St

    Darien, IL 60561

    (773) 365-1300

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    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi's Practice 2

    2160 S 1st Ave

    Maywood, IL 60153

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    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi's Practice 3

    403 E 1st St

    Dixon, IL 61021

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi?

    Dr. El Djouzi has appointments available at his Darien, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. El Djouzi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942474317.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Djouzi?

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

    What is Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi's specialty?

    Dr. El Djouzi is a Surgeon near Darien, IL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. El Djouzi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El Djouzi is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Sofiane El Djouzi accepting new patients in Darien, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. El Djouzi, or call (773) 365-1300 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sofiane El Djouzi?

    Yes, Dr. El Djouzi offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. El Djouzi, or call (773) 365-1300 for more information.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi have?

    Dr. Sofiane El Djouzi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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