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Dr. Cortney Palencia, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Hammond, IN

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palencia, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hammond, IN?

    Dr. Cortney Palencia, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hammond, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palencia is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palencia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palencia’s office at (219) 932-2300.

    What languages does Dr. Palencia speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Infection
    • Viral Infection
    • Uncommon Viral Diseases
    • Rare Viral Infections
    • Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cortney Palencia may include:

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

    Does Dr. Palencia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palencia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 932-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palencia accept in Hammond, IN?

    Dr. Palencia in Hammond, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palencia's office located?

    Dr. Cortney Palencia's Primary Practice

    5454 Hohman Ave

    Hammond, IN 46320

    (219) 932-2300

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    Dr. Cortney Palencia's Practice 2

    2000 Ogden Ave

    Aurora, IL 60504

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    Dr. Cortney Palencia's Practice 3

    300 Randall Rd

    Geneva, IL 60134

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

    Dr. Palencia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114304466.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palencia?

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

    What is Dr. Cortney Palencia's specialty?

    Dr. Palencia is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hammond, IN.

    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. Cortney Palencia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palencia is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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. Cortney Palencia accepting new patients in Hammond, IN?

    No, Dr. Cortney Palencia is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cortney Palencia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palencia's office at (219) 932-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cortney Palencia?

    Please contact Dr. Palencia's office at (219) 932-2300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palencia's office located?

    Dr. Palencia's offices are located in Hammond, IN, Aurora, IL, and Geneva, IL.