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Who is Dr. Ethridge, Trauma Surgeon in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Meryl Ethridge, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ethridge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ethridge’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ethridge’s office at (847) 570-1700.
What languages does Dr. Ethridge speak?
Dr. Ethridge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Ethridge typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Ethridge 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. Ethridge. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Ethridge typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Ethridge 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. Ethridge. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Ethridge accept my insurance?
Dr. Ethridge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ethridge accept in Glenview, IL?
Dr. Ethridge in Glenview, 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
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ethridge's office located?
Dr. Meryl Ethridge's Primary Practice
2180 Pfingsten Rd Fl 1
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-1700
What is Dr. Ethridge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ethridge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447749270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ethridge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ethridge
What is Dr. Meryl Ethridge's specialty?
Dr. Ethridge is a Trauma Surgeon near Glenview, IL.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Meryl Ethridge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ethridge is affiliated with 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
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Is Meryl Ethridge accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?
Yes, Dr. Meryl Ethridge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meryl Ethridge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ethridge's office at (847) 570-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meryl Ethridge?
Please contact Dr. Ethridge's office at (847) 570-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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