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Dr. Michael Hernandez, MD

Critical Care Internist

Elgin, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Critical Care Internist in Elgin, IL?

    Dr. Michael Hernandez, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Elgin, IL. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office at (224) 783-8745.

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hernandez typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, 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:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Hernandez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 783-8745 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Elgin, IL?

    Dr. Hernandez in Elgin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Michael Hernandez's Primary Practice

    1425 N Randall Rd

    Elgin, IL 60123

    (224) 783-8745

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

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831683960.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Critical Care Internist near Elgin, IL.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Michael Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Thedacare Medical Center - Berlin 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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. Michael Hernandez accepting new patients in Elgin, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (224) 783-8745 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office at (224) 783-8745 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Hernandez's office is located in Elgin, IL.