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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kirkwood, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Blue Island, IL?
Dr. Mark Kirkwood, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Blue Island, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kirkwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirkwood’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirkwood’s office at (708) 597-2000.
What languages does Dr. Kirkwood speak?
Dr. Kirkwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kirkwood typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kirkwood 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. Kirkwood. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Sudden Airway Spasm
- Bronchial Disorder
- Acute airway constriction
- Bronchial spasm
- Sudden narrowing of airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9801: Acute bronchospasm
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kirkwood typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Kirkwood 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. Kirkwood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kirkwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirkwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 597-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirkwood accept in Blue Island, IL?
Dr. Kirkwood in Blue Island, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kirkwood's office located?
What is Dr. Kirkwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirkwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609142520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirkwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirkwood
What is Dr. Mark Kirkwood's specialty?
Dr. Kirkwood is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Blue Island, 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. Mark Kirkwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirkwood is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Mark Kirkwood accepting new patients in Blue Island, IL?
Yes, Dr. Mark Kirkwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Kirkwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirkwood's office at (708) 597-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Kirkwood?
Please contact Dr. Kirkwood's office at (708) 597-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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