Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alwakkaf, Hospitalist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alwakkaf graduated from Aleppo University and completed his residency at Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago. Dr. Alwakkaf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alwakkaf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alwakkaf’s office at (312) 572-2000.
Where did Dr. Alwakkaf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago | University of Damascus Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Aleppo University
What languages does Dr. Alwakkaf speak?
Dr. Alwakkaf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alwakkaf treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alwakkaf 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. Alwakkaf. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Which procedures does Dr. Alwakkaf perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alwakkaf's office.
Does Dr. Alwakkaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwakkaf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 572-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwakkaf accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alwakkaf 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alwakkaf's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf's Primary Practice
3445 N Central Ave Unit C
Chicago, IL 60634
(312) 572-2000
What is Dr. Alwakkaf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwakkaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881031755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwakkaf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alwakkaf
What is Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf's specialty?
Dr. Alwakkaf is a Hospitalist near Chicago, 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. Alwakkaf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alwakkaf is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls 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
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Is Ahmad Alwakkaf accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Alwakkaf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alwakkaf's office at (312) 572-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Alwakkaf?
Please contact Dr. Alwakkaf's office at (312) 572-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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