49 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Roy, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Roy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Internal Medicine; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Roy board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shirley Roy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Roy speak?
Dr. Roy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Roy typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Roy 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. Roy. 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:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Right Leg
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Left Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Leg
- Skin Wound on Leg
- Non-healing Wound
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Left Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97912: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
- L97922: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Roy typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Roy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Roy. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Roy accept my insurance?
Dr. Roy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 878-5151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Roy accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Roy in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Roy's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Roy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Roy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Roy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Roy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588683460.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Roy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Roy
What is Dr. Shirley Roy's specialty?
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.