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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 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 an Internist like Dr. Kwak typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- 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:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kwak typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Kwak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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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.
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. 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, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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