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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- 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
- 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
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E113511: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, right eye
- E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment with Multiple Breaks
- Retinal Detachment
- Detached Retina with Multiple Tears
- Multiple Retinal Tears Detachment
- Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33021: Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Chee perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Chee 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. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
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
Citizens Rx
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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?
Yes, Dr. Chee is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Northwestern 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 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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