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Who is Dr. Dau, Infectious Disease Specialist in Burr Ridge, IL?
Dr. Birgitt Dau, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Burr Ridge, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Dau graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at University Of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Dau is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dau’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dau’s office.
Where did Dr. Dau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Washington, Seattle
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Dau board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Birgitt Dau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dau speak?
Dr. Dau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dau typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dau 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. Dau. 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:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Dau typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Birgitt Dau may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Dau's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dau accept my insurance?
Dr. Dau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dau accept in Burr Ridge, IL?
Dr. Dau in Burr Ridge, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dau's office located?
What is Dr. Dau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225167588.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dau
What is Dr. Birgitt Dau's specialty?
Dr. Dau is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Burr Ridge, IL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Birgitt Dau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dau is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Birgitt Dau accepting new patients in Burr Ridge, IL?
Yes, Dr. Birgitt Dau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Birgitt Dau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dau's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Birgitt Dau?
Please contact Dr. Dau's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Birgitt Dau have?
Dr. Birgitt Dau is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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