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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elsheikh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Crestwood, IL?
Dr. Malak Elsheikh is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Crestwood, IL. Dr. Elsheikh is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elsheikh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elsheikh’s office at (630) 654-4253.
What languages does Dr. Elsheikh speak?
Dr. Elsheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Elsheikh typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Elsheikh 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. Elsheikh. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Elsheikh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Malak Elsheikh 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
Please contact Dr. Elsheikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elsheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Elsheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 654-4253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elsheikh accept in Crestwood, IL?
Dr. Elsheikh in Crestwood, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Elsheikh's office located?
Dr. Malak Elsheikh's Primary Practice
13755 Cicero Ave
Crestwood, IL 60418
(630) 654-4253
What hospitals are Dr. Elsheikh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Elsheikh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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
Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center,Evergreen Park, ILRanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center,Evergreen Park, IL
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, ILRanked in 4 Procedures
Northwestern Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL
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
Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il,Kankakee, ILRanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il,Kankakee, IL
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Silver Cross Hospital,New Lenox, ILRanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Silver Cross Hospital,New Lenox, IL
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Elsheikh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elsheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215372404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elsheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elsheikh
What is Dr. Malak Elsheikh's specialty?
Dr. Elsheikh is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Crestwood, IL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is Dr. Malak Elsheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elsheikh is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il, Silver Cross 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
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Is Dr. Malak Elsheikh accepting new patients in Crestwood, IL?
Yes, Dr. Malak Elsheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malak Elsheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elsheikh's office at (630) 654-4253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Malak Elsheikh?
Please contact Dr. Elsheikh's office at (630) 654-4253 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Elsheikh's office located?
Dr. Elsheikh's office is located in Crestwood, IL.
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