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Dr. Jerry Morton, MD

Dr. Jerry Morton, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Oswego, IL

15 Years of Experience

    Who is Dr. Morton, Hospitalist in Oswego, IL?

    Dr. Jerry Morton, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oswego, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Morton completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center Program. Dr. Morton is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morton’s office at (630) 554-3456.

    Where did Dr. Morton go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Rush University Medical Center Program

    What languages does Dr. Morton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Morton typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Morton 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. Morton. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    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:

    • 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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Morton typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Morton may include:

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

    Does Dr. Morton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 554-3456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morton accept in Oswego, IL?

    Dr. Morton in Oswego, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BroadSprire

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Morton's office located?

    Dr. Jerry Morton's Primary Practice

    80 Templeton Dr

    Oswego, IL 60543

    (630) 554-3456

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    Dr. Jerry Morton's Practice 2

    2040 Ogden Ave Ste 401

    Aurora, IL 60504

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    Dr. Jerry Morton's Practice 3

    1221 N Highland Ave

    Aurora, IL 60506

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    What hospitals are Dr. Morton affiliated with?

    Dr. Morton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital,Downers Grove, IL

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

    Dr. Morton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760603930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morton?

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

    What is Dr. Jerry Morton's specialty?

    Dr. Morton is a Hospitalist near Oswego, IL.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Jerry Morton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Morton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jerry Morton accepting new patients in Oswego, IL?

    No, Dr. Jerry Morton is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jerry Morton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morton's office at (630) 554-3456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jerry Morton?

    Please contact Dr. Morton's office at (630) 554-3456 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morton's office located?

    Dr. Morton's offices are located in Oswego, IL and Aurora, IL.