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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwak, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tommy Kwak, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kwak is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwak’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwak’s office at (773) 774-8000.
What languages does Dr. Kwak speak?
Dr. Kwak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Kwak treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kwak 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. Kwak. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kwak perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tommy Kwak 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kwak's office.
Does Dr. Kwak accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 774-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwak accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kwak 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Kwak's office located?
What is Dr. Kwak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235472820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwak
What is Dr. Tommy Kwak's specialty?
Dr. Kwak is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Kwak to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tommy Kwak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwak is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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 Internist?
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Is Tommy Kwak accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Tommy Kwak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tommy Kwak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwak's office at (773) 774-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tommy Kwak?
Please contact Dr. Kwak's office at (773) 774-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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