Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fakouri, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Fakouri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center - Infectious Disease
Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Education)
Is Dr. Fakouri board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Farah Fakouri is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fakouri speak?
Dr. Fakouri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fakouri typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Fakouri 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. Fakouri. 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Fakouri typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Farah Fakouri may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Fakouri's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fakouri accept my insurance?
Dr. Fakouri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 918-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fakouri accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Fakouri in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fakouri's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fakouri affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fakouri has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fakouri's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fakouri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790893881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fakouri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fakouri
What is Dr. Farah Fakouri's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.