Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Najafi, Specialist in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Christopher Najafi, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Najafi graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program. Dr. Najafi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najafi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najafi’s office at (847) 581-0110.
Where did Dr. Najafi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Najafi board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Najafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Najafi speak?
Dr. Najafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Najafi treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Najafi 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. Najafi. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Repeated Blood in Urine from Kidney Issues
- Kidney Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria with Glomerular Disease
- Kidney-related Hematuria
- Persistent Blood in Urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N028: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with other morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Does Dr. Najafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Najafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 581-0110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Najafi accept in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Najafi in Skokie, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Najafi's office located?
Dr. Christopher Najafi's Primary Practice
9332 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 581-0110
What is Dr. Najafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Najafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225112709.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Najafi
What is Dr. Christopher Najafi's specialty?
Dr. Najafi is a Specialist near Skokie, IL. Contact Dr. Najafi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Najafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Najafi is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Saint Francis 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Christopher Najafi accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Najafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Najafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (847) 581-0110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Najafi?
Please contact Dr. Najafi's office at (847) 581-0110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Najafi have?
Dr. Christopher Najafi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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