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Accepting patients
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. Dr. El-Atoum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Atoum’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El-Atoum typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El-Atoum typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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