22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Egekeze, Internist in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Gilbert Egekeze, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Elgin, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Egekeze graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Egekeze is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Egekeze’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Egekeze’s office at (815) 477-7800.
Where did Dr. Egekeze go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine | Advocate Lutheran Gen Hospital
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Egekeze board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gilbert Egekeze, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Egekeze speak?
Dr. Egekeze and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does Dr. Egekeze treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Egekeze 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. Egekeze. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Egekeze perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Egekeze 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. Egekeze. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Egekeze accept my insurance?
Dr. Egekeze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 477-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Egekeze accept in Elgin, IL?
Dr. Egekeze in Elgin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Egekeze's office located?
What is Dr. Egekeze's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Egekeze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548361959.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Egekeze?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Egekeze
What is Dr. Gilbert Egekeze's specialty?
Dr. Egekeze is a Internist near Elgin, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Egekeze to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gilbert Egekeze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Egekeze is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Ascension Saint Alexius (Hoffman Estates, IL) 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 Gilbert Egekeze accepting new patients in Elgin, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gilbert Egekeze is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gilbert Egekeze offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Egekeze's office at (815) 477-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gilbert Egekeze?
Please contact Dr. Egekeze's office at (815) 477-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gilbert Egekeze have?
Dr. Gilbert Egekeze is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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