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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tynus, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Katherine Tynus, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tynus completed her residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tynus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tynus’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tynus’s office.
Where did Dr. Tynus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Tynus board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Tynus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tynus speak?
Dr. Tynus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tynus treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tynus 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. Tynus. 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:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Body Weight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tynus perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Tynus 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tynus' office.
Does Dr. Tynus accept my insurance?
Dr. Tynus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tynus accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tynus 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Tynus' office located?
Dr. Katherine Tynus' Practice 2
3722 Harlem Ave Ste 101
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 783-6500
What is Dr. Tynus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tynus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932133766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tynus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tynus
What is Dr. Katherine Tynus's specialty?
Dr. Tynus is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Tynus to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Katherine Tynus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tynus is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, IL, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Rush University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Katherine Tynus accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Tynus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Tynus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tynus's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Tynus?
Please contact Dr. Tynus's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Tynus have?
Dr. Katherine Tynus is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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