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Who is Dr. Chee, Surgeon in Niles, IL?
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Niles, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chee is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chee’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chee’s office at (646) 962-2020.
What languages does Dr. Chee speak?
Dr. Chee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chee treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chee 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. Chee. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
- Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
- Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Strands and floaters in the eye's gel
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Bleeding in the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Eye floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous membranes
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
- Eye bleeding
- Blood in the vitreous
- Ocular hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43393: Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
- H4311: Vitreous hemorrhage, right eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Lattice Retinal Degeneration
- High Blood Pressure Eye Damage
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Lattice Degeneration
- Retinal Lattice
- Peripheral Retinal Thinning
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Eye Damage from Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Retinopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H35413: Lattice degeneration of retina, bilateral
- H35033: Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
Also known as:
- Traction Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Pulled Retina Detachment
- Fibrovascular Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3341: Traction detachment of retina, right eye
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Senile Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H259: Unspecified age-related cataract
Also known as:
- Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- AMD
- Macular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H3530: Unspecified macular degeneration
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Which procedures does Dr. Chee perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Ru-Ik Chee may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chee's office.
Does Dr. Chee accept my insurance?
Dr. Chee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chee accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Chee in Niles, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chee's office located?
What is Dr. Chee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609218361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chee
What is Dr. Ru-Ik Chee's specialty?
Dr. Chee is a Surgeon near Niles, IL. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Chee to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ru-Ik Chee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chee is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ru-Ik Chee accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ru-Ik Chee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chee's office at (646) 962-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ru-Ik Chee?
Please contact Dr. Chee's office at (646) 962-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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