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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:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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
All Other Third Party
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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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
What is Dr. Chukwulebe's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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
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Is 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 Steve Chukwulebe?
Please contact Dr. Chukwulebe's office at (224) 783-8750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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