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Dr. Malkan Patel, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Mount Prospect, IL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Patel, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Mount Prospect, IL?

    Dr. Malkan Patel, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Prospect, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Patel is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (954) 644-0284.

    What languages does Dr. Patel speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Patel typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Patel typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Malkan Patel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Malkan Patel's Primary Practice

    1550 Bishop Ct

    Mount Prospect, IL 60056

    (954) 644-0284

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    Dr. Malkan Patel's Practice 2

    7435 W Talcott Ave

    Chicago, IL 60631

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

    Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134385420.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?

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

    What is Dr. Malkan Patel's specialty?

    Dr. Patel is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Mount Prospect, IL.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Malkan Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Patel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Malkan Patel accepting new patients in Mount Prospect, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Malkan Patel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Malkan Patel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (954) 644-0284 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Malkan Patel?

    Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (954) 644-0284 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patel's office located?

    Dr. Patel's offices are located in Mount Prospect, IL and Chicago, IL.