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Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Crown Point, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Welshhans, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Crown Point, IN?

    Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Crown Point, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Welshhans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Welshhans’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Welshhans’s office at (708) 799-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Welshhans speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Welshhans typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans may include:

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

    Does Dr. Welshhans accept my insurance?

    Dr. Welshhans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 799-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Welshhans accept in Crown Point, IN?

    Dr. Welshhans in Crown Point, IN 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)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Welshhans' office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans' Primary Practice

    12750 Saint Francis Dr

    Crown Point, IN 46307

    (708) 799-8000

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    Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans' Practice 2

    20201 Crawford Ave

    Olympia Fields, IL 60461

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    Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans' Practice 3

    17800 Kedzie Ave

    Hazel Crest, IL 60429

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    What hospitals are Dr. Welshhans affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Welshhans has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Advocate South Suburban Hospital,Hazel Crest, IL
    Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
    Franciscan Health Munster,Munster, IN
    Advocate Trinity Hospital,Chicago, IL

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

    Dr. Welshhans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538664024.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welshhans?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans's specialty?

    Dr. Welshhans is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Crown Point, IN.

    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. Elizabeth Welshhans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Welshhans is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans accepting new patients in Crown Point, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Welshhans' office at (708) 799-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Welshhans?

    Please contact Dr. Welshhans' office at (708) 799-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Welshhans' office located?

    Dr. Welshhans' offices are located in Crown Point, IN, Olympia Fields, IL, and Hazel Crest, IL.