17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vakros, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Vakros go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hospitals Of Cleveland | University Hospitals, Cleveland
Is Dr. Vakros board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Vakros, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vakros speak?
Dr. Vakros and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vakros typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vakros 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. Vakros. 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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vakros typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Vakros 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. Vakros' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vakros accept my insurance?
Dr. Vakros accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-5924 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vakros accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Vakros in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vakros' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vakros affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vakros has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vakros's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vakros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073601266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vakros?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vakros
What is Dr. Joanna Vakros'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.