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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Espel, Critical Care Internist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Julia Espel, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Espel is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Espel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espel’s office at (708) 923-3388.
Where did Dr. Espel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch
Is Dr. Espel board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Julia Espel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Espel speak?
Dr. Espel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Espel typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Espel 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. Espel. 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:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Espel typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Espel 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. Espel. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Espel accept my insurance?
Dr. Espel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Espel accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Espel in Oak Lawn, 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)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Espel's office located?
What is Dr. Espel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Espel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134456742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Espel
What is Dr. Julia Espel's specialty?
Dr. Espel is a Critical Care Internist near Oak Lawn, IL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Julia Espel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Espel is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Julia Espel accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Julia Espel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julia Espel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Espel's office at (708) 923-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julia Espel?
Please contact Dr. Espel's office at (708) 923-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Julia Espel have?
Dr. Julia Espel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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