Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walker, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Walker speak?
Dr. Walker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Walker typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Walker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elsie Walker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Walker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?
Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 721-0470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Walker in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
PIH Health
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Walker's office located?
Dr. Elsie Walker's Primary Practice
8015 S Luella Ave Ste 212
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 721-0470
What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Walker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164510772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walker
What is Dr. Elsie Walker's specialty?
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.