34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. December, Internist in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. Maribeth December, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Park Ridge, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. December completed her residency at St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. December is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. December’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. December’s office at (847) 318-9340.
Where did Dr. December go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. December board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Maribeth December, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. December speak?
Dr. December and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. December treat?
As a Internist, Dr. December 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. December. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
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:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
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
Which procedures does Dr. December perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maribeth December may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. December's office.
Does Dr. December accept my insurance?
Dr. December accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 318-9340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. December accept in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. December in Park Ridge, 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)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. December's office located?
Dr. Maribeth December's Primary Practice
10 N Cumberland Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-9340
What is Dr. December's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. December's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245275635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. December?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. December
What is Dr. Maribeth December's specialty?
Dr. December is a Internist near Park Ridge, 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.
Contact Dr. December to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maribeth December affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. December is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?
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Is Maribeth December accepting new patients in Park Ridge, IL?
Yes, Dr. Maribeth December is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maribeth December offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. December's office at (847) 318-9340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maribeth December?
Please contact Dr. December's office at (847) 318-9340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maribeth December have?
Dr. Maribeth December is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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