Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bushra Alam, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alam completed her residency at Internal Medicine Residency - Riverside Medical Center (Kankakee, IL). Dr. Alam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (815) 464-5440.
Where did Dr. Alam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Internal Medicine Residency - Riverside Medical Center (Kankakee, IL)
Medical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (Downers Grove, IL) (Medical Education)
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bushra Alam 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. Alam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 464-5440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alam in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Rush University Medical Center,Chicago, IL
Ranked Colon Surgery
Rush University Medical Center,Chicago, IL
Ranked Colon Surgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital,Palos Heights, IL
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, ILRanked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital,Harvey, IL
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
Advocate Christ Medical Center,Oak Lawn, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
Uchicago Medicine,Chicago, IL
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083134118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Bushra Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is an Internist near Chicago, 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 Dr. Bushra Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Bushra Alam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bushra Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bushra Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (815) 464-5440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bushra Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (815) 464-5440 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
Dr. Alam's offices are located in Chicago, IL and Frankfort, IL.
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