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Dr. Nicholas Zessis, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zessis, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Nicholas Zessis, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Zessis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zessis’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zessis’s office at (312) 227-0078.

    What languages does Dr. Zessis speak?

    Dr. Zessis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zessis treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Zessis 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. Zessis. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Prolonged Asthma Attack
    • Status Asthmaticus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety
    • Restlessness
    • Agitation
    • Feeling on edge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R451: Restlessness and agitation

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Zessis perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Zessis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zessis' office.

    Does Dr. Zessis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zessis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-0078 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zessis accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Zessis 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • NASA

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zessis' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Zessis' Primary Practice

    225 E Chicago Ave # 152

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 227-0078

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    What is Dr. Zessis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zessis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558750430.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zessis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zessis

    What is Dr. Nicholas Zessis's specialty?

    Dr. Zessis is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Zessis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Zessis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zessis is affiliated with Silver Cross 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Nicholas Zessis accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Zessis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Zessis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zessis's office at (312) 227-0078 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Zessis?

    Please contact Dr. Zessis's office at (312) 227-0078 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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