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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Werdi, Hospitalist in Centralia, IL?
Dr. Asem Werdi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Centralia, IL. Dr. Werdi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Werdi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Werdi’s office at (618) 436-8000.
What languages does Dr. Werdi speak?
Dr. Werdi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Werdi typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Werdi 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. Werdi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Werdi typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Werdi 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. Werdi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Werdi accept my insurance?
Dr. Werdi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 436-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Werdi accept in Centralia, IL?
Dr. Werdi in Centralia, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Werdi's office located?
What is Dr. Werdi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Werdi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588953038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Werdi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Werdi
What is Dr. Asem Werdi's specialty?
Dr. Werdi is a Hospitalist near Centralia, 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. Asem Werdi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Werdi is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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 Asem Werdi accepting new patients in Centralia, IL?
Yes, Dr. Asem Werdi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asem Werdi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Werdi's office at (618) 436-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asem Werdi?
Please contact Dr. Werdi's office at (618) 436-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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