Who is Dr. Irons, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Irons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Irons board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Irons, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Irons speak?
Dr. Irons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Irons typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Irons 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. Irons. 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:
- 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 Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- 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
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Irons typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sharon Irons 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
Please contact Dr. Irons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Irons accept my insurance?
Dr. Irons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Irons accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Irons in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Irons' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Irons affiliated with?
Dr. Irons has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Irons's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Irons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629009303.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Irons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Irons
What is Dr. Sharon Irons's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.