42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lay, Internist in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Patrick Lay, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lay graduated from Hong Kong University and completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lay is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lay’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lay’s office.
Where did Dr. Lay go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Internal Medicine | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Medical School: University of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong | Hong Kong University
Is Dr. Lay board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Lay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lay speak?
Dr. Lay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lay treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lay 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. Lay. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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 Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Subacute Cough
- Cough
- Lingering cough
- Persistent cough (medium term)
- Prolonged cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R052: Subacute cough
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Which procedures does Dr. Lay perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Patrick Lay may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lay's office.
Does Dr. Lay accept my insurance?
Dr. Lay 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. Lay accept in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Lay in Skokie, 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)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lay's office located?
What is Dr. Lay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639238405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lay
What is Dr. Patrick Lay's specialty?
Dr. Lay is a Internist near Skokie, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lay to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Patrick Lay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lay 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 Patrick Lay accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Lay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Lay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lay's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Lay?
Please contact Dr. Lay's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Lay have?
Dr. Patrick Lay is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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