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Who is Dr. Birks, Internist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Brian Birks, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Birks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birks’s office at (708) 923-4000.
What languages does Dr. Birks speak?
Dr. Birks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Birks treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Birks 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. Birks. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, 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
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Which procedures does Dr. Birks perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Birks 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. Birks' office.
Does Dr. Birks accept my insurance?
Dr. Birks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birks accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Birks in Palos Heights, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Cost Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Birks' office located?
Dr. Brian Birks' Primary Practice
12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 923-4000
What is Dr. Birks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295230787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birks
What is Dr. Brian Birks's specialty?
Dr. Birks is a Internist near Palos Heights, 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. Birks to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Brian Birks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Birks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Medical Center Of The Rockies, Uchealth Poudre Valley Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Brian Birks accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Birks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Birks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birks's office at (708) 923-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Birks?
Please contact Dr. Birks's office at (708) 923-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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