Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wunderink, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wunderink?
Dr. Richard Wunderink, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Wunderink empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Infectious Disease-Lung, Pneumonia, Sepsis & Septic Shock, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Wunderink is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Wunderink speak?
Dr. Wunderink and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wunderink typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wunderink 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. Wunderink. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- 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
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wunderink typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Wunderink may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Wunderink's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wunderink accept my insurance?
Dr. Wunderink 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. Wunderink accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Wunderink in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wunderink's office located?
Dr. Richard Wunderink's Primary Practice
675 N Saint Clair St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-9797
What hospitals are Dr. Wunderink affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wunderink has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wunderink's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wunderink's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639198237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wunderink?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wunderink