Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mccombs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. James Mccombs, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mccombs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mccombs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mccombs’s office at (312) 942-3138.
Is Dr. Mccombs board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Mccombs, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mccombs speak?
Dr. Mccombs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mccombs typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mccombs 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. Mccombs. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Subacute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
- Lingering cough
- Persistent cough (medium term)
- Prolonged cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
- R052: Subacute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mccombs typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Mccombs may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Mccombs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mccombs accept my insurance?
Dr. Mccombs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-3138 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mccombs accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mccombs in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mccombs' office located?
What is Dr. Mccombs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mccombs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336320860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mccombs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mccombs
What is Dr. James Mccombs's specialty?
Dr. Mccombs is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. James Mccombs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mccombs is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Mccombs accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. James Mccombs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Mccombs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mccombs's office at (312) 942-3138 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Mccombs?
Please contact Dr. Mccombs's office at (312) 942-3138 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Mccombs have?
Dr. James Mccombs is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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