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Dr. Michael Certo, MD
Chicago, IL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Certo, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Michael Certo, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Certo is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Certo’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Certo’s office at (312) 227-6833.
What languages does Dr. Certo speak?
Dr. Certo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Certo treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Certo 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. Certo. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- 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
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Which procedures does Dr. Certo perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Certo may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Certo's office.
Does Dr. Certo accept my insurance?
Dr. Certo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-6833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Certo accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Certo in Chicago, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
ASR Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Certo's office located?
What is Dr. Certo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Certo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114389228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Certo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Certo
What is Dr. Michael Certo's specialty?
Dr. Certo is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Certo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Certo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Certo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
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Is Michael Certo accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Certo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Certo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Certo's office at (312) 227-6833 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Certo?
Please contact Dr. Certo's office at (312) 227-6833 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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