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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pezzino, Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Elena Pezzino, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Pezzino is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pezzino’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pezzino’s office at (312) 926-2000.
What languages does Dr. Pezzino speak?
Dr. Pezzino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Pezzino typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Pezzino 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. Pezzino. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Pezzino typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elena Pezzino may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pezzino's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pezzino accept my insurance?
Dr. Pezzino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pezzino accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pezzino 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
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pezzino's office located?
What is Dr. Pezzino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pezzino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598415622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pezzino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pezzino
What is Dr. Elena Pezzino's specialty?
Dr. Pezzino is a Gastroenterologist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Elena Pezzino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pezzino is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 a Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elena Pezzino accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Elena Pezzino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elena Pezzino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pezzino's office at (312) 926-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elena Pezzino?
Please contact Dr. Pezzino's office at (312) 926-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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