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Dr. Richard Hayes, MD

Chicago, IL

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Richard Hayes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Hayes graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at Swedish Covenant Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Hayes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hayes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hayes’s office at (773) 777-0078.

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

    • Residency: Swedish Covenant Hosp, Family Medicine | Swedish Covenant Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Hayes speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Hayes 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. Hayes. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

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

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Hayes may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hayes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hayes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hayes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 777-0078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Hayes' office located?

    Dr. Richard Hayes' Primary Practice

    4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 600

    Chicago, IL 60646

    (773) 777-0078

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

    Dr. Hayes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104924638.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hayes?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Hayes's specialty?

    Dr. Hayes 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. Richard Hayes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hayes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Hayes accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Hayes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Hayes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hayes's office at (773) 777-0078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Hayes?

    Please contact Dr. Hayes's office at (773) 777-0078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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