Who is Dr. Novak, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Novak?
Dr. Richard Novak is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Novak empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Novak is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Novak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Novak board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Novak is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Novak speak?
Dr. Novak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Novak typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Novak 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. Novak. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Novak typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Novak 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. Novak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Novak accept my insurance?
Dr. Novak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 355-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Novak accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Novak in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Oscar
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Where is Dr. Novak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Novak affiliated with?
Dr. Novak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Novak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Novak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427155837.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Novak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Novak
What is Dr. Richard Novak'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.