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Dr. Richard Wolfe, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist
,Geriatric Medicine Specialist
Mount Prospect, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wolfe, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Mount Prospect, IL?
Dr. Richard Wolfe, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Prospect, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Wolfe completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Resurrection Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Wolfe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wolfe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wolfe’s office at (847) 685-9900.
Where did Dr. Wolfe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Resurrection Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Wolfe board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolfe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wolfe speak?
Dr. Wolfe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wolfe treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wolfe 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. Wolfe. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Illness
- General sickness
- Undiagnosed illness
- Feeling unwell
ICD-10 Codes:
- R69: Illness, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Cognitive Problems
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
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:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wolfe perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Wolfe may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wolfe's office.
Does Dr. Wolfe accept my insurance?
Dr. Wolfe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 685-9900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wolfe accept in Mount Prospect, IL?
Dr. Wolfe in Mount Prospect, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wolfe's office located?
Dr. Richard Wolfe's Primary Practice
1550 Bishop Ct
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 685-9900
What is Dr. Wolfe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wolfe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679668123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wolfe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wolfe
What is Dr. Richard Wolfe's specialty?
Dr. Wolfe is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Mount Prospect, IL. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Wolfe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Wolfe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wolfe is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il), 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 Richard Wolfe accepting new patients in Mount Prospect, IL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Wolfe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Wolfe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (847) 685-9900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Wolfe?
Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (847) 685-9900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wolfe have?
Dr. Richard Wolfe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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