Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitts, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Harrisburg, IL?
Dr. Vanessa Pitts, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Harrisburg, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pitts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitts’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitts’s office.
What languages does Dr. Pitts speak?
Dr. Pitts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pitts treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Tooth Problems
- Tooth Disorder
- Dental Issues
- Tooth Ailments
- Oral Health Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K0889: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures
Which procedures does Dr. Pitts perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vanessa Pitts may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitts' office.
Does Dr. Pitts accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitts accept in Harrisburg, IL?
Dr. Pitts in Harrisburg, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitts' office located?
What is Dr. Pitts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588691687.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitts
What is Dr. Vanessa Pitts's specialty?
Dr. Pitts is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Harrisburg, IL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Pitts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vanessa Pitts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitts is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center In Ottawa 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
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Is Vanessa Pitts accepting new patients in Harrisburg, IL?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Pitts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Pitts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitts's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Pitts?
Please contact Dr. Pitts's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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