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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schechtman, Internist in North Chicago, IL?
Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Chicago, IL. Dr. Schechtman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schechtman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schechtman’s office at (847) 688-1900.
What languages does Dr. Schechtman speak?
Dr. Schechtman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Schechtman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Schechtman 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. Schechtman. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Schechtman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman 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. Schechtman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schechtman accept my insurance?
Dr. Schechtman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 688-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schechtman accept in North Chicago, IL?
Dr. Schechtman in North Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schechtman's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman's Primary Practice
3001 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 688-1900
What is Dr. Schechtman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schechtman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710398540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schechtman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schechtman
What is Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman's specialty?
Dr. Schechtman is a Internist near North 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. Jeffrey Schechtman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schechtman is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center 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 Jeffrey Schechtman accepting new patients in North Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Schechtman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schechtman's office at (847) 688-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Schechtman?
Please contact Dr. Schechtman's office at (847) 688-1900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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