42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asghar, Internist in Crystal Lake, IL?
Where did Dr. Asghar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Asghar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Syed Asghar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asghar speak?
Dr. Asghar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Asghar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Asghar 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. Asghar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Asghar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Syed Asghar 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. Asghar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asghar accept my insurance?
Dr. Asghar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 459-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asghar accept in Crystal Lake, IL?
Dr. Asghar in Crystal Lake, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asghar's office located?
Dr. Syed Asghar's Primary Practice
80 N Virginia St Ste A
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3030
What hospitals are Dr. Asghar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Asghar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asghar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asghar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629182712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asghar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asghar
What is Dr. Syed Asghar'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.