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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waller, Infectious Disease Specialist in Niles, IL?
Dr. Thomas Waller is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Niles, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Waller is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waller’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waller’s office at (312) 942-5000.
What languages does Dr. Waller speak?
Dr. Waller and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Waller treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Waller 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. Waller. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Waller perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Waller may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waller's office.
Does Dr. Waller accept my insurance?
Dr. Waller accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waller accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Waller in Niles, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Waller's office located?
Dr. Thomas Waller's Primary Practice
7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 231A
Niles, IL 60714
(312) 942-5000
What is Dr. Waller's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780116376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waller?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waller
What is Dr. Thomas Waller's specialty?
Dr. Waller is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Niles, IL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Waller to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Thomas Waller affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waller is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Thomas Waller accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Waller is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Waller offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waller's office at (312) 942-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Waller?
Please contact Dr. Waller's office at (312) 942-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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