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Dr. Zafer Jawich, MD

New Lenox, IL

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jawich, Internist in New Lenox, IL?

    Dr. Zafer Jawich, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Lenox, IL. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jawich completed his residency at Fairview Hlth System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jawich is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jawich’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jawich’s office at (815) 717-8737.

    Where did Dr. Jawich go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Fairview Hlth System, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Aleppo University

    Is Dr. Jawich board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Zafer Jawich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jawich speak?

    Dr. Jawich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Jawich treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Jawich 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. Jawich. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Cognitive Problems
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Thinking Problems
    • Mental Impairment
    • Post-stroke Cognitive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Jawich perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Zafer Jawich may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jawich's office.

    Does Dr. Jawich accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jawich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 717-8737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jawich accept in New Lenox, IL?

    Dr. Jawich in New Lenox, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthPartners

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jawich's office located?

    Dr. Zafer Jawich's Primary Practice

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 265

    New Lenox, IL 60451

    (815) 717-8737

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    What is Dr. Jawich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jawich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326064536.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jawich?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jawich

    What is Dr. Zafer Jawich's specialty?

    Dr. Jawich is a Internist near New Lenox, IL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Jawich to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zafer Jawich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jawich is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Zafer Jawich accepting new patients in New Lenox, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Zafer Jawich is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zafer Jawich offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jawich's office at (815) 717-8737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zafer Jawich?

    Please contact Dr. Jawich's office at (815) 717-8737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Zafer Jawich have?

    Dr. Zafer Jawich is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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