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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Christopher Parker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Parker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parker’s office at (773) 282-7000.
What languages does Dr. Parker speak?
Dr. Parker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parker typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parker 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. Parker. 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parker typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Parker 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. Parker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Parker accept my insurance?
Dr. Parker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 282-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parker accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Parker 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Parker's office located?
Dr. Christopher Parker's Primary Practice
5645 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 282-7000
What is Dr. Parker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922475482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parker
What is Dr. Christopher Parker's specialty?
Dr. Parker 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. Christopher Parker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Loyola University Medical Center, Osf Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center 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 Christopher Parker accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Parker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Parker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (773) 282-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Parker?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (773) 282-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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