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Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil, MD
Lake Forest, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hopkins Gil, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hopkins Gil is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hopkins Gil’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hopkins Gil’s office at (847) 582-2134.
What languages does Dr. Hopkins Gil speak?
Dr. Hopkins Gil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hopkins Gil typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Hopkins Gil 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. Hopkins Gil. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hopkins Gil typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Hopkins Gil's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hopkins Gil accept my insurance?
Dr. Hopkins Gil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 582-2134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hopkins Gil accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Hopkins Gil in Lake Forest, 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
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hopkins Gil's office located?
Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil's Primary Practice
660 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 582-2134
What is Dr. Hopkins Gil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hopkins Gil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487920450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hopkins Gil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hopkins Gil
What is Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil's specialty?
Dr. Hopkins Gil is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Lake Forest, IL.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hopkins Gil is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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
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Is Heather Hopkins Gil accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Hopkins Gil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hopkins Gil's office at (847) 582-2134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Hopkins Gil?
Please contact Dr. Hopkins Gil's office at (847) 582-2134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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