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Dr. Dana Vais, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vais, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Dana Vais, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vais graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed her residency at John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County. Dr. Vais is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vais’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vais’s office at (630) 654-4253.

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

    • Residency: John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy

    Is Dr. Vais board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Dana Vais, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vais speak?

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

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    What conditions does Dr. Vais treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vais 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. Vais. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Terminal Ileitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hives
    • Hives
    • Hives of unknown cause
    • Spontaneous urticaria
    • Persistent welts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L501: Idiopathic urticaria

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Vais perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Vais accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vais accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 654-4253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Vais 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

    • Centene

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vais' office located?

    Dr. Dana Vais' Primary Practice

    2923 N California Ave Ste 220

    Chicago, IL 60618

    (630) 654-4253

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    Dr. Dana Vais' Practice 2

    1921 Lake Ave Ste A

    Wilmette, IL 60091

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    Dr. Dana Vais' Practice 3

    2919 W Addison St

    Chicago, IL 60618

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

    Dr. Vais's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891954905.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vais?

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

    What is Dr. Dana Vais's specialty?

    Dr. Vais is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chicago, IL.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Vais to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dana Vais affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vais is affiliated with Advocate Good Samaritan 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dana Vais accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Dana Vais is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dana Vais offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vais's office at (630) 654-4253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dana Vais?

    Please contact Dr. Vais's office at (630) 654-4253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dana Vais have?

    Dr. Dana Vais is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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