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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Pratik Shah, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (773) 792-7921.
Is Dr. Shah board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pratik Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
- Novel Flu with Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
- J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Stress Reaction
- Stress
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Traumatic Stress
- Short-term Stress Reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F430: Acute stress reaction
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Coronavirus Infection
- Coronavirus
- Common Cold Coronavirus
- Respiratory Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B342: Coronavirus infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sprain of Lower Back Ligaments
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Lumbar Spine Sprain
- Stretched Lower Back Ligaments
- Lower Back Strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S335XXA: Sprain of ligaments of lumbar spine, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Shah perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pratik Shah may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shah's office.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 792-7921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Shah in Palos Heights, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Pratik Shah's Primary Practice
12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(773) 792-7921
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043451537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Pratik Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Palos Heights, IL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pratik Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Pratik Shah accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Pratik Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pratik Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (773) 792-7921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pratik Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (773) 792-7921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pratik Shah have?
Dr. Pratik Shah is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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