38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Augustin, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Joel Augustin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Augustin graduated from University of Haiti and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Augustin is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Augustin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Augustin’s office at (708) 484-8090.
Where did Dr. Augustin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Family Medicine | State University Hospital, Haiti - Urology
Medical School: Universite D',Etat D',Haiti | University of Haiti
Is Dr. Augustin board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Augustin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Augustin speak?
Dr. Augustin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Augustin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Augustin 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. Augustin. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- 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:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Augustin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Augustin may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Augustin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Augustin accept my insurance?
Dr. Augustin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 484-8090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Augustin accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Augustin 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Augustin's office located?
What is Dr. Augustin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Augustin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952421042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Augustin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Augustin
What is Dr. Joel Augustin's specialty?
Dr. Augustin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Joel Augustin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Augustin is affiliated with Macneal Hospital, Rush University Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joel Augustin accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Joel Augustin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Augustin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Augustin's office at (708) 484-8090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Augustin?
Please contact Dr. Augustin's office at (708) 484-8090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Augustin have?
Dr. Joel Augustin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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