20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alt, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Susan Alt, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Alt completed her residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Alt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alt’s office at (847) 535-7664.
Where did Dr. Alt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Is Dr. Alt board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Alt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alt speak?
Dr. Alt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alt typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alt 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. Alt. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alt typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Alt 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. Alt. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Alt accept my insurance?
Dr. Alt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 535-7664 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alt accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alt 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)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alt's office located?
Dr. Susan Alt's Primary Practice
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
(847) 535-7664
What is Dr. Alt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255384277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alt
What is Dr. Susan Alt's specialty?
Dr. Alt 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. Susan Alt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alt is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Susan Alt accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Susan Alt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Alt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alt's office at (847) 535-7664 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Alt?
Please contact Dr. Alt's office at (847) 535-7664 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Alt have?
Dr. Susan Alt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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