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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. 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. 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 as a 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wolfe typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    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

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wolfe typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wolfe may include:

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

    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

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Richard Wolfe's Practice 2

    7435 W Talcott Ave

    Chicago, IL 60631

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    What is Dr. Wolfe's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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), Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Richard Wolfe?

    Please contact Dr. Wolfe's office at (847) 685-9900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wolfe's office located?

    Dr. Wolfe's offices are located in Mount Prospect, IL and Chicago, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Wolfe have?

    Dr. Richard Wolfe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.