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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hughes, Hepatologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Dempsey Hughes, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hughes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hughes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hughes’s office at (312) 695-4837.
What languages does Dr. Hughes speak?
Dr. Hughes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hepatologist like Dr. Hughes typically treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Hughes typically perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
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
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Does Dr. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-4837 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hughes accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Hughes 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hughes' office located?
Dr. Dempsey Hughes' Primary Practice
259 E Erie St Ste 1600
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-4837
What is Dr. Hughes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518306455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hughes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hughes
What is Dr. Dempsey Hughes's specialty?
Dr. Hughes is a Hepatologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Hepatologist do?
Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case.
Is this Dr. Dempsey Hughes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 Dempsey Hughes accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Dempsey Hughes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dempsey Hughes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (312) 695-4837 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dempsey Hughes?
Please contact Dr. Hughes's office at (312) 695-4837 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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