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Dr. James Ferrel, MD

Orland Park, IL

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    Who is Dr. Ferrel, Family Medicine Specialist in Orland Park, IL?

    Dr. James Ferrel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Orland Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ferrel completed his residency at Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Family Medicine; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ferrel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferrel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferrel’s office at (708) 923-7874.

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

    • Residency: Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Family Medicine; Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Macneal Meml

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Is Dr. Ferrel board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Ferrel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ferrel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ferrel treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferrel 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. Ferrel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • 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
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ferrel perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ferrel 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. Ferrel. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Ferrel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ferrel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-7874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ferrel accept in Orland Park, IL?

    Dr. Ferrel in Orland Park, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ferrel's office located?

    Dr. James Ferrel's Primary Practice

    15300 West Ave

    Orland Park, IL 60462

    (708) 923-7874

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    Dr. James Ferrel's Practice 2

    12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1630

    Palos Heights, IL 60463

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    Dr. James Ferrel's Practice 3

    1800 N Main St

    Wheaton, IL 60187

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

    Dr. Ferrel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063457810.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferrel?

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

    What is Dr. James Ferrel's specialty?

    Dr. Ferrel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Orland Park, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ferrel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Ferrel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ferrel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 James Ferrel accepting new patients in Orland Park, IL?

    Yes, Dr. James Ferrel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Ferrel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ferrel's office at (708) 923-7874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Ferrel?

    Please contact Dr. Ferrel's office at (708) 923-7874 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Ferrel have?

    Dr. James Ferrel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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