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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Medernach, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Rachel Medernach, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Medernach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Medernach’s office at (312) 926-8358.
What languages does Dr. Medernach speak?
Dr. Medernach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Medernach typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Medernach 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. Medernach. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red eye
- Viral eye infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B309: Viral conjunctivitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Medernach typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Medernach 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. Medernach's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Medernach accept my insurance?
Dr. Medernach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-8358 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Medernach accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Medernach in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Medernach's office located?
What is Dr. Medernach's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Medernach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033569694.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Medernach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Medernach
What is Dr. Rachel Medernach's specialty?
Dr. Medernach 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. Rachel Medernach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Medernach is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 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 Rachel Medernach accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Medernach is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Medernach offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Medernach's office at (312) 926-8358 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Medernach?
Please contact Dr. Medernach's office at (312) 926-8358 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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