Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anderson, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Anderson?
Dr. Irsk Anderson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Anderson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Anderson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Anderson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine | University Of Chicago Hosps
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
Is Dr. Anderson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Irsk Anderson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?
Dr. Anderson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
- German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Anderson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Blood Clot in Vein
- Chronic Venous Thrombosis
- Long-term Vein Clot
- Chronic Thrombophlebitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8291: Chronic embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Anderson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 834-4064 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Anderson in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?
Dr. Irsk Anderson's Primary Practice
1101 S Canal St Ste 201
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 834-4064
What hospitals are Dr. Anderson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Anderson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Anderson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891856621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anderson
What is Dr. Irsk Anderson's specialty?
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.