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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schwartz, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Katherine Schwartz, DO is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Schwartz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwartz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwartz’s office at (312) 926-2000.
What languages does Dr. Schwartz speak?
Dr. Schwartz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Schwartz treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz. 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:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Schwartz perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Schwartz may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schwartz's office.
Does Dr. Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwartz accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Schwartz in Oak Lawn, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?
Dr. Katherine Schwartz's Primary Practice
4440 W 95th St Ste Aip
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(312) 926-2000
What is Dr. Schwartz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275920464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwartz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwartz
What is Dr. Katherine Schwartz's specialty?
Dr. Schwartz is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Oak Lawn, IL. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Schwartz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Schwartz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Katherine Schwartz accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Schwartz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Schwartz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Schwartz?
Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (312) 926-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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