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Dr. Sara Mchale, MD

Hospitalist, Family Medicine Specialist

O Fallon, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mchale, Hospitalist in O Fallon, IL?

    Dr. Sara Mchale, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in O Fallon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mchale is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mchale’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mchale’s office at (618) 234-2120.

    Is Dr. Mchale board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Mchale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mchale speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mchale typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mchale 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. Mchale. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mchale typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Mchale may include:

    Please contact Dr. Mchale's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Mchale accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mchale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 234-2120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mchale accept in O Fallon, IL?

    Dr. Mchale in O Fallon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Mchale's office located?

    Dr. Sara Mchale's Primary Practice

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd

    O Fallon, IL 62269

    (618) 234-2120

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    Dr. Sara Mchale's Practice 2

    4500 Memorial Dr

    Belleville, IL 62226

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    Dr. Sara Mchale's Practice 3

    9515 Holy Cross Ln

    Breese, IL 62230

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mchale affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Mchale has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Hshs Holy Family Hospital,Greenville, IL
    Hshs St. Francis Hospital,Litchfield, IL
    Hshs St. Josephs Hospital Highland,Highland, IL
    Ssm Health - Washington County Hospital,Nashville, IL
    Hshs St. Josephs Hospital Highland,Highland, IL

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

    Dr. Mchale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235399304.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mchale?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Mchale's specialty?

    Dr. Mchale is a Hospitalist near O Fallon, IL.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Sara Mchale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mchale is affiliated with Hshs St. Elizabeth's 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 Dr. Sara Mchale accepting new patients in O Fallon, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Mchale is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Mchale offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mchale's office at (618) 234-2120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sara Mchale?

    Please contact Dr. Mchale's office at (618) 234-2120 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mchale's office located?

    Dr. Mchale's offices are located in O Fallon, IL, Belleville, IL, and Breese, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Mchale have?

    Dr. Sara Mchale is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.