22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickering, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Paul Pickering, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Pickering completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Pickering is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickering’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickering’s office.
Where did Dr. Pickering go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Pickering board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Pickering, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pickering speak?
Dr. Pickering and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pickering treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Other Preventive Measures Visit
- Other Preventive Health Measures
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- Other prophylactic care
- Specific preventive treatments
- Additional preventive health measures
- Specific Prophylactic Treatment
- Disease Prevention Visit
- Health Protection Measures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2989: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
- Z298: Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Antibody Response Test
- Immune Response Test
- Antibody Level Check
- Immunity Assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0184: Encounter for antibody response examination
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gonorrhea
- GC infection
- The Clap
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A549: Gonococcal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Which procedures does Dr. Pickering perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Pickering 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. Pickering's office.
Does Dr. Pickering accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pickering 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
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pickering's office located?
What is Dr. Pickering's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickering's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407973183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickering?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickering
What is Dr. Paul Pickering's specialty?
Dr. Pickering 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. Pickering to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Paul Pickering affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickering is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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
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Is Paul Pickering accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Paul Pickering is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Pickering offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickering's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Pickering?
Please contact Dr. Pickering's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Pickering have?
Dr. Paul Pickering is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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