Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaca, Hospitalist in Oak Lawn, IL?
What languages does Dr. Vaca speak?
Dr. Vaca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vaca typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vaca 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. Vaca. 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:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Anaphylaxis
- Anaphylactic shock
- Severe allergy
- Life-threatening allergic reaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- T782XXA: Anaphylactic shock, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vaca typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Vaca may include:
Please contact Dr. Vaca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vaca accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 684-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaca accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Vaca in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vaca's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vaca affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vaca has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vaca's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205464815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaca