Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Press, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Valerie Press, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Press graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Press is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Press’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Press’s office at (773) 702-1150.
Where did Dr. Press go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
What languages does Dr. Press speak?
Dr. Press and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Press typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Press 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. Press. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Press typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Valerie Press may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Press' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Press accept my insurance?
Dr. Press accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 702-1150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Press accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Press in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Press' office located?
Dr. Valerie Press' Primary Practice
5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC2007
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1150
What is Dr. Press's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Press's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275716557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Press?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Press
What is Dr. Valerie Press's specialty?
Dr. Press is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Valerie Press affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Press is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Valerie Press accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Press is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Press offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Press's office at (773) 702-1150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Press?
Please contact Dr. Press's office at (773) 702-1150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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