Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tuerk, Internist in Lake Forest, IL?
Where did Dr. Tuerk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tuerk board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Emily Tuerk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Tuerk speak?
Dr. Tuerk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tuerk typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tuerk 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. Tuerk. 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 Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tuerk typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Emily Tuerk may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Tuerk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tuerk accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuerk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 645-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tuerk accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Tuerk in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tuerk's office located?
Dr. Emily Tuerk also offers virtual visits
Dr. Emily Tuerk's Primary Practice
660 N Westmoreland Rd # 302
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(708) 645-3400
What hospitals are Dr. Tuerk affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tuerk has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tuerk's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tuerk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881854669.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuerk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuerk
What is Dr. Emily Tuerk's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.