Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vega, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Octavio Vega, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vega completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine. Dr. Vega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vega’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vega’s office at (312) 451-4143.
Where did Dr. Vega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Education)
What languages does Dr. Vega speak?
Dr. Vega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vega typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vega typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Octavio Vega 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
Please contact Dr. Vega's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 451-4143 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vega accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Vega 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vega's office located?
What is Dr. Vega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326484767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vega
What is Dr. Octavio Vega's specialty?
Dr. Vega is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Octavio Vega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vega is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center 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
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Is Octavio Vega accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Octavio Vega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Octavio Vega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (312) 451-4143 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Octavio Vega?
Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (312) 451-4143 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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