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Dr. John Szymczak, MD

Highland, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Szymczak, Family Medicine Specialist in Highland, IN?

    Dr. John Szymczak, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Highland, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Szymczak is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szymczak’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szymczak’s office at (219) 923-2241.

    Is Dr. Szymczak board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Szymczak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Szymczak speak?

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

    • English

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Szymczak treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Szymczak 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. Szymczak. 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:

    • Age-Related Weakness
    • Frailty in old age
    • Physical decline with age
    • Weakness due to aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R54: Age-related physical debility

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    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:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    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:

    • Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Mixed Heart Failure
    • Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5040: Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Acute Angina
    • Worsening Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I200: Unstable angina

    Which procedures does Dr. Szymczak perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Szymczak may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Szymczak's office.

    Does Dr. Szymczak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Szymczak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 923-2241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Szymczak accept in Highland, IN?

    Dr. Szymczak in Highland, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • MDwise

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Szymczak's office located?

    Dr. John Szymczak's Primary Practice

    9006 Indianapolis Blvd

    Highland, IN 46322

    (219) 923-2241

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    Dr. John Szymczak's Practice 2

    901 MacArthur Blvd

    Munster, IN 46321

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

    Dr. Szymczak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972701928.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szymczak?

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

    What is Dr. John Szymczak's specialty?

    Dr. Szymczak is a Family Medicine Specialist near Highland, IN. 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. Contact Dr. Szymczak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Szymczak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Szymczak is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 John Szymczak accepting new patients in Highland, IN?

    Yes, Dr. John Szymczak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Szymczak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Szymczak's office at (219) 923-2241 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Szymczak?

    Please contact Dr. Szymczak's office at (219) 923-2241 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Szymczak have?

    Dr. John Szymczak is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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