Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assavapokee, Hospitalist in Chicago, IL?
Is Dr. Assavapokee board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Taweevat Assavapokee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Assavapokee speak?
Dr. Assavapokee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Assavapokee typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Assavapokee 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. Assavapokee. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Assavapokee typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Assavapokee 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. Assavapokee. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Assavapokee accept my insurance?
Dr. Assavapokee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 629-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assavapokee accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Assavapokee 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Assavapokee's office located?
Dr. Taweevat Assavapokee's Primary Practice
1901 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 629-9300
What hospitals are Dr. Assavapokee affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Assavapokee has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Assavapokee's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assavapokee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467783472.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assavapokee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assavapokee

