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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chacra, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Wadih Chacra, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chacra is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chacra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chacra’s office at (312) 996-7598.
Is Dr. Chacra board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Wadih Chacra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chacra speak?
Dr. Chacra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Chacra treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chacra 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. Chacra. 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:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
- Chronic immune system medication
- Long-term immune suppressants
- Immunomodulatory therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does Dr. Chacra perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Chacra 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. Chacra. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Chacra accept my insurance?
Dr. Chacra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 996-7598 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chacra accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Chacra in Chicago, 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
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Chacra's office located?
What is Dr. Chacra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chacra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457542920.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chacra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chacra
What is Dr. Wadih Chacra's specialty?
Dr. Chacra is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Chacra to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wadih Chacra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chacra is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Advocate Sherman Hospital, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center 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 Wadih Chacra accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Wadih Chacra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wadih Chacra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chacra's office at (312) 996-7598 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wadih Chacra?
Please contact Dr. Chacra's office at (312) 996-7598 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wadih Chacra have?
Dr. Wadih Chacra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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