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Dr. Katherine Schwartz, DO

Neurocritical Care Specialist, Internist, Neurologist

Oak Lawn, IL

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. Dr. Schwartz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwartz’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Schwartz typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Schwartz typically perform?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Schwartz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Schwartz's Primary Practice

    4440 W 95th St

    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    (312) 926-2000

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    Dr. Katherine Schwartz's Practice 2

    1875 Dempster St Ste 625

    Park Ridge, IL 60068

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    Dr. Katherine Schwartz's Practice 3

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    What hospitals are Dr. Schwartz affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Schwartz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
    Advocate Trinity Hospital,Chicago, IL

    What is Dr. Schwartz's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Katherine Schwartz?

    Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (312) 926-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?

    Dr. Schwartz's offices are located in Oak Lawn, IL, Park Ridge, IL, and Chicago, IL.