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Dr. Alvaro Candel, MD

Elmhurst, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Candel, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Elmhurst, IL?

    Dr. Alvaro Candel, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Elmhurst, IL. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Candel completed his residency at Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Candel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Candel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Candel’s office at (630) 833-1400.

    Where did Dr. Candel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il

    Is Dr. Candel board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alvaro Candel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Candel speak?

    Dr. Candel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Candel treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Candel 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. Candel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    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 Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Does Dr. Candel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Candel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 833-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Candel accept in Elmhurst, IL?

    Dr. Candel in Elmhurst, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • State of Illinois

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Candel's office located?

    Dr. Alvaro Candel's Primary Practice

    155 E Brush Hill Rd

    Elmhurst, IL 60126

    (630) 833-1400

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    What is Dr. Candel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Candel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528019189.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Candel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Candel

    What is Dr. Alvaro Candel's specialty?

    Dr. Candel is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Elmhurst, IL. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Candel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alvaro Candel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Candel is affiliated with Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital 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 Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Alvaro Candel accepting new patients in Elmhurst, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Alvaro Candel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alvaro Candel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Candel's office at (630) 833-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Candel?

    Please contact Dr. Candel's office at (630) 833-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Candel have?

    Dr. Alvaro Candel is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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