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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Decker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Paul Decker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Decker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Decker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Decker’s office.
What languages does Dr. Decker speak?
Dr. Decker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Decker typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Decker 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. Decker. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Decker typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Decker may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Decker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Decker accept my insurance?
Dr. Decker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Decker accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Decker in Chicago, 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
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Decker's office located?
What is Dr. Decker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Decker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427365352.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Decker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Decker
What is Dr. Paul Decker's specialty?
Dr. Decker is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paul Decker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Decker is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Decker accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Paul Decker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Decker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Decker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Decker?
Please contact Dr. Decker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Decker
Department Of Emergency Medicine
1900 W Polk St
Chicago, IL 60612