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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simon, Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Simon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simon’s office at (312) 695-6868.
What languages does Dr. Simon speak?
Dr. Simon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simon treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Simon 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. Simon. 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.
Also known as:
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Double Vision
- Unexplained Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Visual Disturbances
- Subjective Vision Issues
- Unclear Vision Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
- H532: Diplopia
- H5310: Unspecified subjective visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Atrophy
- Other Optic Atrophy
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
- Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
- Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
- Different types of optic atrophy
- Optic Nerve Stroke
- Eye Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
- H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
- H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Visual Field Defects
- Specific Blind Spots in Both Eyes
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Blind spots in vision
- Peripheral vision loss
- Vision field problems
- Bilateral sector defects
- Bilateral arcuate defects
- Curved blind spots in both eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5340: Unspecified visual field defects
- H53433: Sector or arcuate defects, bilateral
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Nervous System Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Neural Tube Defects
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Various Congenital Neurological Defects
- Rare Nervous System Malformations
- Specific Brain and Spinal Cord Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q078: Other specified congenital malformations of nervous system
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blind Spots in Left Vision Field
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Left-sided visual field defect
- left homonymous hemianopsia
- left vision loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53462: Homonymous bilateral field defects, left side
Which procedures does Dr. Simon perform as an Ophthalmologist?
As an Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shira Simon may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simon's office.
Does Dr. Simon accept my insurance?
Dr. Simon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-6868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simon accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Simon in Chicago, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simon's office located?
What is Dr. Simon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659632420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simon
What is Dr. Shira Simon's specialty?
Dr. Simon is a Ophthalmologist near Chicago, IL. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Simon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shira Simon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simon is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry 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
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Is Shira Simon accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Shira Simon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shira Simon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (312) 695-6868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shira Simon?
Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (312) 695-6868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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