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Who is Dr. Abu Fares, Internist in Robinson, IL?
Dr. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Robinson, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abu Fares is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Fares’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Fares’s office at (618) 544-8500.
What languages does Dr. Abu Fares speak?
Dr. Abu Fares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abu Fares typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abu Fares 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. Abu Fares. 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 here.
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
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abu Fares typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares 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. Abu Fares' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abu Fares accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu Fares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 544-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Fares accept in Robinson, IL?
Dr. Abu Fares in Robinson, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abu Fares' office located?
What is Dr. Abu Fares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu Fares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467947580.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Fares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu Fares
What is Dr. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares's specialty?
Dr. Abu Fares is a Internist near Robinson, 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. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu Fares is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, In which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Abed Alfattah Abu Fares accepting new patients in Robinson, IL?
Yes, Dr. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abed Alfattah Abu Fares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu Fares's office at (618) 544-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abed Alfattah Abu Fares?
Please contact Dr. Abu Fares's office at (618) 544-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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