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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wendell, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Niles, IL?
Dr. Kristen Wendell, DO is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Niles, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Wendell is fluent in English, Chinese, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wendell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wendell’s office at (847) 827-9060.
What languages does Dr. Wendell speak?
Dr. Wendell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wendell treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Wendell 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. Wendell. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
- Biliary Tract Cancer
- Malignant Biliary Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
- C249: Malignant neoplasm of biliary tract, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Wendell perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kristen Wendell may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wendell's office.
Does Dr. Wendell accept my insurance?
Dr. Wendell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 827-9060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wendell accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Wendell in Niles, 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Wendell's office located?
What is Dr. Wendell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wendell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619219722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wendell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wendell
What is Dr. Kristen Wendell's specialty?
Dr. Wendell is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Niles, IL. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Wendell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Wendell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wendell is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General 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
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Is Kristen Wendell accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Wendell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Wendell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wendell's office at (847) 827-9060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Wendell?
Please contact Dr. Wendell's office at (847) 827-9060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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