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Dr. Charles Hinckley, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hinckley, Internist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Charles Hinckley, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Hinckley graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit‰t M¸nchen Medizinische Fakult‰t and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hinckley is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hinckley’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hinckley’s office at (312) 423-4200.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munchen, Fachbereich Medizin,Munchen, Germany | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit‰t M¸nchen Medizinische Fakult‰t | Rheinisch-Westf‰lische Technische Hochschule Aachen Medizinische Fakult‰t

    What languages does Dr. Hinckley speak?

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

    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hinckley typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hinckley 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. Hinckley. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hinckley typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Hinckley 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. Hinckley. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Hinckley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hinckley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 423-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hinckley accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Hinckley in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baystate Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hinckley's office located?

    Medical Staff Office

    1634 W Polk St Ofc

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (312) 423-4200

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hinckley affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hinckley has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Hinckley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841238649.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hinckley?

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

    What is Dr. Charles Hinckley's specialty?

    Dr. Hinckley is an Internist near Chicago, IL.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Charles Hinckley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hinckley is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center 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 Dr. Charles Hinckley accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Hinckley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Hinckley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hinckley's office at (312) 423-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charles Hinckley?

    Please contact Dr. Hinckley's office at (312) 423-4200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hinckley's office located?

    Dr. Hinckley's office is located in Chicago, IL.