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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Secco, Infectious Disease Specialist in Crestwood, IL?
Dr. Alessandra Secco, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Crestwood, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Secco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Secco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Secco’s office at (847) 663-9400.
What languages does Dr. Secco speak?
Dr. Secco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Secco typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Secco 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. Secco. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Secco typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alessandra Secco may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Secco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Secco accept my insurance?
Dr. Secco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 663-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Secco accept in Crestwood, IL?
Dr. Secco in Crestwood, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Secco's office located?
Dr. Alessandra Secco's Primary Practice
13755 Cicero Ave
Crestwood, IL 60418
(847) 663-9400
What is Dr. Secco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Secco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265859607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Secco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Secco
What is Dr. Alessandra Secco's specialty?
Dr. Secco is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Crestwood, IL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Alessandra Secco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Secco is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alessandra Secco accepting new patients in Crestwood, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alessandra Secco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alessandra Secco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Secco's office at (847) 663-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alessandra Secco?
Please contact Dr. Secco's office at (847) 663-9400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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