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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parikh, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Calumet City, IL?
Dr. Raxit Parikh, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Calumet City, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Parikh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parikh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parikh’s office at (269) 337-4400.
What languages does Dr. Parikh speak?
Dr. Parikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parikh typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parikh 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. Parikh. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parikh typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Raxit Parikh may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Parikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Parikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Parikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 337-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parikh accept in Calumet City, IL?
Dr. Parikh in Calumet City, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Parikh's office located?
Dr. Raxit Parikh's Primary Practice
1600 Torrence Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(269) 337-4400
What is Dr. Parikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134788300.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parikh
What is Dr. Raxit Parikh's specialty?
Dr. Parikh is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Calumet City, 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 this Dr. Raxit Parikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parikh is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Silver Cross 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Raxit Parikh accepting new patients in Calumet City, IL?
Yes, Dr. Raxit Parikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raxit Parikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parikh's office at (269) 337-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raxit Parikh?
Please contact Dr. Parikh's office at (269) 337-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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