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Dr. Ronald Sam, DO

Dr. Ronald Sam, DO

Chicago, IL

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sam, Internist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Ronald Sam, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sam graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital Program. Dr. Sam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (224) 633-9472.

    Where did Dr. Sam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cook County Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Sam board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Sam, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sam speak?

    Dr. Sam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sam treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postnasal Drip
    • Sinusitis
    • PND
    • Mucus in throat
    • Throat clearing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0982: Postnasal drip

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
    • General medical observation
    • Routine checkup
    • Unspecified health assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Sam perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (224) 633-9472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Sam in Chicago, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Meridian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

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    Where is Dr. Sam's office located?

    Dr. Ronald Sam's Primary Practice

    401 N Michigan Ave Ste 1740

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (224) 633-9472

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    Dr. Ronald Sam's Practice 2

    1600 Torrence Ave

    Calumet City, IL 60409

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    Dr. Ronald Sam's Practice 3

    19550 Governors Hwy

    Flossmoor, IL 60422

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    What is Dr. Sam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073537643.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sam

    What is Dr. Ronald Sam's specialty?

    Dr. Sam is a Internist near Chicago, 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.

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    Is this Dr. Ronald Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ronald Sam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Ronald Sam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ronald Sam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (224) 633-9472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ronald Sam?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (224) 633-9472 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ronald Sam have?

    Dr. Ronald Sam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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