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Dr. Saabir Kaskar, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Saabir Kaskar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kaskar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaskar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaskar’s office at (312) 503-7975.

    What languages does Dr. Kaskar speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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. Kaskar typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saabir Kaskar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kaskar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaskar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 503-7975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kaskar in Chicago, IL 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

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kaskar's office located?

    Dr. Saabir Kaskar's Primary Practice

    240 E Huron St Ste 1-200

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 503-7975

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    Dr. Saabir Kaskar's Practice 2

    3815 Highland Ave

    Downers Grove, IL 60515

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    Dr. Saabir Kaskar's Practice 3

    20201 Crawford Ave

    Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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

    Dr. Kaskar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376918516.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaskar?

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

    What is Dr. Saabir Kaskar's specialty?

    Dr. Kaskar 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. Saabir Kaskar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaskar is affiliated with Olympia Fields Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls 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

    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. Saabir Kaskar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Saabir Kaskar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saabir Kaskar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaskar's office at (312) 503-7975 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Saabir Kaskar?

    Please contact Dr. Kaskar's office at (312) 503-7975 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kaskar's office located?

    Dr. Kaskar's offices are located in Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, and Olympia Fields, IL.