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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hammond, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Michael Hammond is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Hammond is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammond’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammond’s office at (312) 926-2000.
What languages does Dr. Hammond speak?
Dr. Hammond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hammond treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond. 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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Hammond perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Hammond performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hammond. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Hammond accept my insurance?
Dr. Hammond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hammond accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Hammond 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hammond's office located?
What is Dr. Hammond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hammond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366145070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammond
What is Dr. Michael Hammond's specialty?
Dr. Hammond 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. Hammond to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Hammond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hammond is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center - Cape Girardeau, MO 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 Michael Hammond accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
No, Dr. Michael Hammond is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Hammond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Hammond?
Please contact Dr. Hammond's office at (312) 926-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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