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. 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 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Ali typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ali typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Akbar Ali may include:
Please contact Dr. Ali's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ali's office located?
Dr. Akbar Ali's Primary Practice
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 4210
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-1010
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akbar Ali affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ali is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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