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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matera, Internist in Blue Island, IL?
Dr. John Matera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Matera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matera’s office at (708) 377-7920.
What languages does Dr. Matera speak?
Dr. Matera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Matera typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Matera 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. Matera. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Matera typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Matera may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Matera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Matera accept my insurance?
Dr. Matera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 377-7920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matera accept in Blue Island, IL?
Dr. Matera in Blue Island, 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. Matera's office located?
Dr. John Matera's Primary Practice
3046 Burr Oak Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 377-7920
What is Dr. Matera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770970931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matera
What is Dr. John Matera's specialty?
Dr. Matera is a Internist near Blue Island, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. John Matera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matera is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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
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Is John Matera accepting new patients in Blue Island, IL?
Yes, Dr. John Matera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Matera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matera's office at (708) 377-7920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Matera?
Please contact Dr. Matera's office at (708) 377-7920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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