31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Mekonen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Endale Mekonen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Mekonen graduated from Comenius University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ill Masonic Med Ctr/ University Of Ill. Dr. Mekonen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekonen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekonen’s office at (773) 978-4330.
Where did Dr. Mekonen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ill Masonic Med Ctr/ University Of Ill | Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Medical School: Univerzita Komenskeho, Bratislave | Comenius University School of Medicine | Comenius University School of Medicine | UNIVERSITY KOMENSKEHO
What languages does Dr. Mekonen speak?
Dr. Mekonen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mekonen treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mekonen 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. Mekonen. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Foot Ulcer from Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Diabetic Foot Sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- E13621: Other specified diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Mekonen perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Endale Mekonen may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mekonen's office.
Does Dr. Mekonen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekonen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 978-4330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekonen accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Mekonen in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mekonen's office located?
Dr. Endale Mekonen's Primary Practice
2315 E 93rd St Ste 339
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-4330
What is Dr. Mekonen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekonen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790701472.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekonen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekonen
What is Dr. Endale Mekonen's specialty?
Dr. Mekonen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chicago, IL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Mekonen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Endale Mekonen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mekonen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Thorek Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Endale Mekonen accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Endale Mekonen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Endale Mekonen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekonen's office at (773) 978-4330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Endale Mekonen?
Please contact Dr. Mekonen's office at (773) 978-4330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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