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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Atoum, Infectious Disease Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El-Atoum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Atoum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Atoum’s office at (618) 242-4600.
What languages does Dr. El-Atoum speak?
Dr. El-Atoum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. El-Atoum treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El-Atoum 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. El-Atoum. 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:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
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:
- Spinal Abscess
- Abscess
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Abscess
- Intraspinal Granuloma
- Spinal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G061: Intraspinal abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. El-Atoum perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El-Atoum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. El-Atoum. 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. El-Atoum accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Atoum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 242-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Atoum accept in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. El-Atoum in Mount Vernon, IL 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)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Independent Health
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. El-Atoum's office located?
Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum's Primary Practice
1 Good Samaritan Way
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-4600
What is Dr. El-Atoum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Atoum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871947515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Atoum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Atoum
What is Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum's specialty?
Dr. El-Atoum is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Mount Vernon, 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. El-Atoum to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Atoum is affiliated with Olean General Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Kenmore Mercy 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 Mohammad El-Atoum accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammad El-Atoum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Atoum's office at (618) 242-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammad El-Atoum?
Please contact Dr. El-Atoum's office at (618) 242-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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