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. Dr. Palella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palella’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palella typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Palella typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Palella's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Palella's office located?
Dr. Frank Palella's Primary Practice
675 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.
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. Frank Palella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palella is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 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.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Chicago, IL
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Sudhir Penugonda, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Chicago, IL
CA
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Chad Achenbach, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified.
Chicago, IL
RD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Richard Doyle, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations.
Chicago, IL