25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leifheit, Internist in Peru, IL?
Dr. Joel Leifheit, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Peru, IL. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Leifheit completed his residency at Osf St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Leifheit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leifheit’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leifheit’s office at (815) 223-4273.
Where did Dr. Leifheit go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Osf St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Osf Saint Francis Medical Center
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il
Is Dr. Leifheit board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Leifheit, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Leifheit speak?
Dr. Leifheit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leifheit treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Leifheit 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. Leifheit. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute frontal sinusitis
- Short-term forehead sinus infection
- Frontal sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Types of Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Atypical Alzheimer's', 'Rare Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G308: Other Alzheimer's disease
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Cholera
- Asiatic cholera
- Epidemic cholera
- Vibrio cholerae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A000: Cholera due to Vibrio cholerae 01, biovar cholerae
Which procedures does Dr. Leifheit perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joel Leifheit may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Leifheit's office.
Does Dr. Leifheit accept my insurance?
Dr. Leifheit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 223-4273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leifheit accept in Peru, IL?
Dr. Leifheit in Peru, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leifheit's office located?
What is Dr. Leifheit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leifheit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871696229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leifheit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leifheit
What is Dr. Joel Leifheit's specialty?
Dr. Leifheit is a Internist near Peru, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Leifheit to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Leifheit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leifheit is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center In Ottawa which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Joel Leifheit accepting new patients in Peru, IL?
Yes, Dr. Joel Leifheit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Leifheit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leifheit's office at (815) 223-4273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Leifheit?
Please contact Dr. Leifheit's office at (815) 223-4273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Leifheit have?
Dr. Joel Leifheit is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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