Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palella, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Frank Palella, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Palella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palella’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palella’s office at (312) 695-9797.
Is Dr. Palella board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Palella, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Palella speak?
Dr. Palella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Palella treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Palella 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. Palella. 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Health
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
- Unsafe Sex Practices
- Sexual Risk Assessment
- STI Prevention Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
- Z7251: High risk heterosexual behavior
- Z7253: High risk bisexual behavior
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- Latent Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
- Hidden Syphilis
- Asymptomatic Syphilis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
- A530: Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Palella perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Frank Palella 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Palella's office.
Does Dr. Palella accept my insurance?
Dr. Palella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-9797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palella accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Palella in Chicago, 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
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palella's office located?
Dr. Frank Palella's Primary Practice
676 N Saint Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-9797
What is Dr. Palella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952329021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palella
What is Dr. Frank Palella's specialty?
Dr. Palella is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chicago, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Palella to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Frank Palella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palella is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, ProHealth Oconomowoc 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Frank Palella accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Frank Palella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Palella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palella's office at (312) 695-9797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Palella?
Please contact Dr. Palella's office at (312) 695-9797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Palella have?
Dr. Frank Palella is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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