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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sifuentes, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Melissa Sifuentes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sifuentes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sifuentes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sifuentes’s office.
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 an Internist like Dr. Sifuentes typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- 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
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sifuentes typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Sifuentes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sifuentes accept my insurance?
Dr. Sifuentes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melissa Sifuentes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sifuentes is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Olympia Fields 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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