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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Alam, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Andrew El-Alam, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. El-Alam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Alam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Alam’s office at (313) 916-1553.
What languages does Dr. El-Alam speak?
Dr. El-Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Alam typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. El-Alam 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. El-Alam. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Alam typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Andrew El-Alam may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. El-Alam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El-Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 916-1553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Alam accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. El-Alam 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
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. El-Alam's office located?
Dr. Andrew El-Alam's Primary Practice
1500 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(313) 916-1553
What is Dr. El-Alam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770110157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Alam
What is Dr. Andrew El-Alam's specialty?
Dr. El-Alam is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Andrew El-Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Alam is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, Il, Rush University 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew El-Alam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Andrew El-Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew El-Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Alam's office at (313) 916-1553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew El-Alam?
Please contact Dr. El-Alam's office at (313) 916-1553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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