
Dr. Jennifer Jao, MD
Chicago, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jao, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Jennifer Jao, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Jao graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Jao is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jao’s office at (800) 543-7362.
Where did Dr. Jao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Jao board certified as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Jao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Jao speak?
Dr. Jao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Jao typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Jao 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. Jao. 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:
- HIV
- HIV during Pregnancy
- HIV and Pregnancy
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
- HIV in pregnancy
- Pregnancy with HIV
- HIV infection and pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- O98719: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Jao typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Jao 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. Jao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jao accept my insurance?
Dr. Jao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 543-7362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jao accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Jao in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Jao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Jao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures

Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital,DeKalb, IL
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital,DeKalb, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago,Chicago, IL
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Jao's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295779908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jao
What is Dr. Jennifer Jao's specialty?
Dr. Jao is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is Dr. Jennifer Jao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jao is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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
When to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Jennifer Jao accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Jao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Jao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jao's office at (800) 543-7362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Jao?
Please contact Dr. Jao's office at (800) 543-7362 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Jao's office located?
Dr. Jao's office is located in Chicago, IL.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Jao have?
Dr. Jennifer Jao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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