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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kassem, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mohammed Kassem, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kassem is currently affiliated with Mt Sinai Hospital Cancer Care Center. Dr. Kassem is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kassem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kassem’s office at (773) 257-2273.
Is Dr. Kassem board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Kassem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kassem speak?
Dr. Kassem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kassem typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kassem 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. Kassem. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kassem typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kassem 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. Kassem. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Kassem accept my insurance?
Dr. Kassem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 257-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kassem accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kassem in Chicago, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kassem's office located?
Mt Sinai Hospital Cancer Care Center
1401 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 257-2273
What is Dr. Kassem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kassem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023053808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kassem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kassem
What is Dr. Mohammed Kassem's specialty?
Dr. Kassem is a 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 this Dr. Mohammed Kassem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kassem is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, Il, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary 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 Mohammed Kassem accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Kassem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammed Kassem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kassem's office at (773) 257-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammed Kassem?
Please contact Dr. Kassem's office at (773) 257-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mohammed Kassem have?
Dr. Mohammed Kassem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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