23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hefele, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hefele?
Dr. Kirsten Hefele, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hefele empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Hefele is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hefele go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
Medical School: University of Heidelberg, Germany
What languages does Dr. Hefele speak?
Dr. Hefele and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hefele typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hefele 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. Hefele. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hefele typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kirsten Hefele may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Hefele's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hefele accept my insurance?
Dr. Hefele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 665-6851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hefele accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Hefele 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
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hefele's office located?
Dr. Kirsten Hefele's Primary Practice
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 309
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-6851
What hospitals are Dr. Hefele affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hefele has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kirsten Hefele?
Dr. Hefele has appointments available at her Chicago, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Hefele's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hefele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992849137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hefele?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hefele