Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pelaez, Cardiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Victor Pelaez, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pelaez completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cokk County. Dr. Pelaez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelaez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelaez’s office at (312) 572-2000.
Where did Dr. Pelaez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru
Is Dr. Pelaez board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Victor Pelaez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pelaez speak?
Dr. Pelaez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Pelaez typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pelaez 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. Pelaez. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Pelaez typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Victor Pelaez may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Pelaez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pelaez accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelaez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 572-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelaez accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pelaez 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pelaez's office located?
What is Dr. Pelaez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelaez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235156266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelaez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelaez
What is Dr. Victor Pelaez's specialty?
Dr. Pelaez is a Cardiologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Victor Pelaez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pelaez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County, Provident Hospital Of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Victor Pelaez accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Victor Pelaez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victor Pelaez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelaez's office at (312) 572-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victor Pelaez?
Please contact Dr. Pelaez's office at (312) 572-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Victor Pelaez have?
Dr. Victor Pelaez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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