17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kallwitz, Gastroenterologist in Maywood, IL?
Dr. Eric Kallwitz, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Maywood, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Kallwitz graduated from Rush and completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kallwitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kallwitz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kallwitz’s office.
Where did Dr. Kallwitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of Chicago Medical Center
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush
Is Dr. Kallwitz board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kallwitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kallwitz speak?
Dr. Kallwitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kallwitz typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kallwitz 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. Kallwitz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
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
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Kallwitz typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Kallwitz 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. Kallwitz. 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 here.
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
Does Dr. Kallwitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Kallwitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kallwitz accept in Maywood, IL?
Dr. Kallwitz in Maywood, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kallwitz's office located?
What is Dr. Kallwitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kallwitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275716607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kallwitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kallwitz
What is Dr. Eric Kallwitz's specialty?
Dr. Kallwitz is a Gastroenterologist near Maywood, IL.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Eric Kallwitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kallwitz is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Eric Kallwitz accepting new patients in Maywood, IL?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kallwitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Kallwitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kallwitz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Kallwitz?
Please contact Dr. Kallwitz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Kallwitz have?
Dr. Eric Kallwitz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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