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Dr. Lena Carleton, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Rockford, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carleton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rockford, IL?

    Dr. Lena Carleton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carleton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carleton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carleton’s office at (815) 971-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Carleton speak?

    Dr. Carleton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carleton typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carleton 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. Carleton. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carleton typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lena Carleton may include:

    Please contact Dr. Carleton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Carleton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carleton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 971-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carleton accept in Rockford, IL?

    Dr. Carleton in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Jai Medical Systems

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Carleton's office located?

    Dr. Lena Carleton's Primary Practice

    8201 E Riverside Blvd

    Rockford, IL 61114

    (815) 971-7000

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    Dr. Lena Carleton's Practice 2

    1740 W Taylor St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    Dr. Lena Carleton's Practice 3

    5000 Prairie Rose Dr

    Roscoe, IL 61073

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    What is Dr. Carleton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Carleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871120436.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carleton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carleton

    What is Dr. Lena Carleton's specialty?

    Dr. Carleton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rockford, IL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Lena Carleton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carleton is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Um Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Ummc Midtown Campus 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine 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 Dr. Lena Carleton accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Lena Carleton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lena Carleton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carleton's office at (815) 971-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lena Carleton?

    Please contact Dr. Carleton's office at (815) 971-7000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carleton's office located?

    Dr. Carleton's offices are located in Rockford, IL, Chicago, IL, and Roscoe, IL.