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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karacic, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Theresa Karacic, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Karacic completed her residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics. Dr. Karacic is fluent in English and Croatian, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karacic’s office at (312) 926-7028.
Where did Dr. Karacic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il
Is Dr. Karacic board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Theresa Karacic, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Karacic speak?
Dr. Karacic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Karacic typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Karacic 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. Karacic. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Karacic typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Karacic 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. Karacic. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Karacic accept my insurance?
Dr. Karacic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-7028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karacic accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Karacic 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
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karacic's office located?
What is Dr. Karacic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karacic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538102652.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karacic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karacic
What is Dr. Theresa Karacic's specialty?
Dr. Karacic is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Theresa Karacic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karacic is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Theresa Karacic accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Theresa Karacic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theresa Karacic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karacic's office at (312) 926-7028 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theresa Karacic?
Please contact Dr. Karacic's office at (312) 926-7028 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Theresa Karacic have?
Dr. Theresa Karacic is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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