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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Phillips, Surgeon in Elmwood Park, IL?
Dr. Matthew Phillips, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Elmwood Park, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (708) 453-6800.
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Phillips typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Panniculitis
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Fat layer inflammation
- Subcutaneous fat disorder
- Skin nodule inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M793: Panniculitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Phillips typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 453-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Elmwood Park, IL?
Dr. Phillips in Elmwood Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?
Dr. Matthew Phillips' Primary Practice
1950 N Harlem Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 453-6800
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962066597.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Matthew Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Surgeon near Elmwood Park, IL.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Matthew Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Resurrection Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Matthew Phillips accepting new patients in Elmwood Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (708) 453-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (708) 453-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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