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Dr. Heather Costello, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Evanston, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costello, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Heather Costello, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Costello is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costello’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costello’s office at (312) 300-2190.
Is Dr. Costello board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Heather Costello, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Costello speak?
Dr. Costello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Costello typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Costello 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. Costello. 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:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Costello typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Costello may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Costello's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Costello accept my insurance?
Dr. Costello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 300-2190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costello accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Costello in Evanston, 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Costello's office located?
What is Dr. Costello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245496819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costello
What is Dr. Heather Costello's specialty?
Dr. Costello is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist near Evanston, IL.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An Emergency Medicine Physician who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in preventing and alleviating the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist collaborates with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to enhance quality of life while addressing not only physical symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families. This specialist provides a complete care throughout the disease's progression, the dying process, and offer support to the family afterward. They excel in assessing the patients with advanced illness, managing distressing symptoms, coordinating interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing the care of imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical considerations in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Heather Costello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Costello is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il), Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Endeavor Health Evanston 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Costello accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Heather Costello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Costello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (312) 300-2190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Costello?
Please contact Dr. Costello's office at (312) 300-2190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heather Costello have?
Dr. Heather Costello is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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