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Dr. Steve Chukwulebe

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chukwulebe, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Steve Chukwulebe is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chukwulebe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukwulebe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chukwulebe’s office at (224) 783-8750.

    What languages does Dr. Chukwulebe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chukwulebe typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chukwulebe 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. Chukwulebe. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chukwulebe typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steve Chukwulebe may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chukwulebe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chukwulebe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chukwulebe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 783-8750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Chukwulebe in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Chukwulebe's office located?

    Dr. Steve Chukwulebe's Primary Practice

    211 E Ontario St Ste 200

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (224) 783-8750

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    Dr. Steve Chukwulebe's Practice 2

    1425 N Randall Rd

    Elgin, IL 60123

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    Dr. Steve Chukwulebe's Practice 3

    600 Grant St

    Gary, IN 46402

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

    Dr. Chukwulebe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487040523.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukwulebe?

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

    What is Dr. Steve Chukwulebe's specialty?

    Dr. Chukwulebe is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, 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 Dr. Steve Chukwulebe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chukwulebe is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius (hoffman Estates, Il), Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Advocate Lutheran General 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Steve Chukwulebe accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Steve Chukwulebe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steve Chukwulebe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chukwulebe's office at (224) 783-8750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Steve Chukwulebe?

    Please contact Dr. Chukwulebe's office at (224) 783-8750 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chukwulebe's office located?

    Dr. Chukwulebe's offices are located in Chicago, IL, Elgin, IL, and Gary, IN.