Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ali, Hospitalist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Akbar Ali, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ali graduated from Saint James School of Medicine Anguilla and completed his residency at Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Ali is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ali’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ali’s office at (847) 570-1010.
Where did Dr. Ali go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine Anguilla
What languages does Dr. Ali speak?
Dr. Ali and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ali treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ali 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. Ali. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ali perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akbar Ali may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ali's office.
Does Dr. Ali accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-1010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ali accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Ali in Evanston, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ali's office located?
What is Dr. Ali's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679702591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ali?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ali
What is Dr. Akbar Ali's specialty?
Dr. Ali is a Hospitalist near Evanston, IL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ali to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akbar Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ali is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Akbar Ali accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Akbar Ali is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akbar Ali offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (847) 570-1010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akbar Ali?
Please contact Dr. Ali's office at (847) 570-1010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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