27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lentzou, Internist in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Maria Lentzou, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lentzou graduated from University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science and completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lentzou is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lentzou’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lentzou’s office at (708) 671-1500.
Where did Dr. Lentzou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science
Is Dr. Lentzou board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Lentzou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lentzou speak?
Dr. Lentzou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lentzou treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lentzou 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. Lentzou. 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Lentzou perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maria Lentzou 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. Lentzou's office.
Does Dr. Lentzou accept my insurance?
Dr. Lentzou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 671-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lentzou accept in Palos Heights, IL?
Dr. Lentzou in Palos Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lentzou's office located?
Dr. Maria Lentzou's Primary Practice
12050 S Harlem Ave Ste A
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 671-1500
What is Dr. Lentzou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lentzou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124071139.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lentzou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lentzou
What is Dr. Maria Lentzou's specialty?
Dr. Lentzou is a Internist near Palos Heights, 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. Lentzou to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maria Lentzou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lentzou is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Maria Lentzou accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Maria Lentzou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Lentzou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lentzou's office at (708) 671-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Lentzou?
Please contact Dr. Lentzou's office at (708) 671-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Lentzou have?
Dr. Maria Lentzou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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