MD
14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defrates, Pediatrician in Flossmoor, IL?
Dr. Megan Defrates, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Flossmoor, IL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Defrates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defrates’s office at (815) 725-7133.
Is Dr. Defrates board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Megan Defrates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Defrates speak?
Dr. Defrates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Defrates typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Defrates 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. Defrates. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Defrates typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Megan Defrates may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Defrates' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Defrates accept my insurance?
Dr. Defrates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 725-7133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defrates accept in Flossmoor, IL?
Dr. Defrates in Flossmoor, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Defrates' office located?
Dr. Megan Defrates' Primary Practice
19550 Governors Hwy Ste 2500
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(815) 725-7133
What is Dr. Defrates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defrates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275793382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defrates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defrates
What is Dr. Megan Defrates's specialty?
Dr. Defrates is a Pediatrician near Flossmoor, IL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Megan Defrates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defrates is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Megan Defrates accepting new patients in Flossmoor, IL?
Yes, Dr. Megan Defrates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Defrates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defrates's office at (815) 725-7133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Defrates?
Please contact Dr. Defrates's office at (815) 725-7133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Megan Defrates have?
Dr. Megan Defrates is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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