Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barboza, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Joaquim Barboza, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barboza completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital Program. Dr. Barboza is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barboza’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barboza’s office at (313) 515-5195.
Where did Dr. Barboza go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital Program
Is Dr. Barboza board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joaquim Barboza, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barboza speak?
Dr. Barboza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barboza typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barboza 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. Barboza. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barboza typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Barboza performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Barboza. 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Barboza accept my insurance?
Dr. Barboza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 515-5195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barboza accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Barboza 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Barboza's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Barboza affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Barboza has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 4 Procedures
Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center,Evergreen Park, IL
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
University Of Illinois Hospital,Chicago, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Barboza's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barboza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689805160.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barboza?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barboza
What is Dr. Joaquim Barboza's specialty?
Dr. Barboza is an Internist near Chicago, IL.
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.