Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Straka, Internist in Niles, IL?
Dr. Carol Straka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Niles, IL. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Straka graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Straka is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Straka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Straka’s office at (847) 663-9700.
Where did Dr. Straka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | MICHAEL REESE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Straka board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Carol Straka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Straka speak?
Dr. Straka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Straka treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Straka 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. Straka. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Straka perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carol Straka 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Straka's office.
Does Dr. Straka accept my insurance?
Dr. Straka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 663-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Straka accept in Niles, IL?
Dr. Straka in Niles, 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
Americas Insurance Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Straka's office located?
Dr. Carol Straka's Primary Practice
7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 18
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 663-9700
What is Dr. Straka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Straka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679523005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Straka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Straka
What is Dr. Carol Straka's specialty?
Dr. Straka is a Internist near Niles, 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. Straka to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carol Straka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Straka is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Carol Straka accepting new patients in Niles, IL?
Yes, Dr. Carol Straka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Straka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Straka's office at (847) 663-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Straka?
Please contact Dr. Straka's office at (847) 663-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Straka have?
Dr. Carol Straka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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