Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Creticos, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Creticos?
Dr. Catherine Creticos, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Creticos empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Creticos is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Creticos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Edward Hines Jr Va Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Creticos board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Creticos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Creticos speak?
Dr. Creticos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Creticos typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Creticos 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. Creticos. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Creticos typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Creticos may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Creticos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Creticos accept my insurance?
Dr. Creticos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 296-7039 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Creticos accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Creticos in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Creticos' office located?
Dr. Catherine Creticos' Primary Practice
836 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-7039
What hospitals are Dr. Creticos affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Creticos has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Creticos's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Creticos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356370233.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Creticos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Creticos
What is Dr. Catherine Creticos's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.