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Who is Dr. Sifuentes, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Melissa Sifuentes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Sifuentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sifuentes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sifuentes’s office at (773) 341-3500.
What languages does Dr. Sifuentes speak?
Dr. Sifuentes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sifuentes treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sifuentes 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. Sifuentes. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Sifuentes perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melissa Sifuentes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sifuentes' office.
Does Dr. Sifuentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Sifuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 341-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sifuentes accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sifuentes in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sifuentes' office located?
What is Dr. Sifuentes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sifuentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396194569.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sifuentes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sifuentes
What is Dr. Melissa Sifuentes's specialty?
Dr. Sifuentes is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Sifuentes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Sifuentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sifuentes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Melissa Sifuentes accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Sifuentes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Sifuentes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sifuentes's office at (773) 341-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Sifuentes?
Please contact Dr. Sifuentes's office at (773) 341-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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