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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. Dr. Certo is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Certo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Certo typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Certo may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Certo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
ASR Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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