Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Monaco, Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. James Monaco, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Monaco is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Monaco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Monaco’s office at (708) 684-4884.
What languages does Dr. Monaco speak?
Dr. Monaco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Monaco typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Monaco 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. Monaco. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Monaco typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Monaco may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Monaco's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Monaco accept my insurance?
Dr. Monaco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 684-4884 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Monaco accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Monaco in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Monaco's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Monaco affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Monaco has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital,DeKalb, IL
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital,DeKalb, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Advocate Sherman Hospital,Elgin, IL
Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Advocate Sherman Hospital,Elgin, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures

Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital,Downers Grove, IL
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital,Downers Grove, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Monaco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Monaco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730445735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Monaco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Monaco
What is Dr. James Monaco's specialty?
Dr. Monaco is a Cardiologist near Oak Lawn, IL.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is Dr. James Monaco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Monaco is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. James Monaco accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
No, Dr. James Monaco is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Monaco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Monaco's office at (708) 684-4884 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Monaco?
Please contact Dr. Monaco's office at (708) 684-4884 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Monaco's office located?
Dr. Monaco's offices are located in Oak Lawn, IL, Naperville, IL, and Chicago, IL.
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