24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Durst, Internist in Gurnee, IL?
Dr. Leah Durst, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gurnee, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Durst is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durst’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durst’s office at (224) 364-2273.
What languages does Dr. Durst speak?
Dr. Durst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Durst typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Durst 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. Durst. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Lung Disease
- Lung infection
- Chest infection
- Acute respiratory infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Durst typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Durst 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. Durst. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Does Dr. Durst accept my insurance?
Dr. Durst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 364-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Durst accept in Gurnee, IL?
Dr. Durst in Gurnee, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Durst's office located?
What is Dr. Durst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Durst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356355465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Durst
What is Dr. Leah Durst's specialty?
Dr. Durst is a Internist near Gurnee, 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. Leah Durst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Durst is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General 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 Leah Durst accepting new patients in Gurnee, IL?
Yes, Dr. Leah Durst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leah Durst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Durst's office at (224) 364-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leah Durst?
Please contact Dr. Durst's office at (224) 364-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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