31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerstan, Family Medicine Specialist in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. Peter Kerstan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Park Ridge, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kerstan completed his residency at Resurrection Medical Center - Resurrection Health Care, Chicago. Dr. Kerstan is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerstan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerstan’s office.
Where did Dr. Kerstan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Resurrection Medical Center - Resurrection Health Care, Chicago
Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood
Is Dr. Kerstan board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Kerstan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kerstan speak?
Dr. Kerstan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Kerstan treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kerstan 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. Kerstan. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
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:
- 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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Which procedures does Dr. Kerstan perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Kerstan may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kerstan's office.
Does Dr. Kerstan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerstan 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. Kerstan accept in Park Ridge, IL?
Dr. Kerstan 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
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Other TPA
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerstan's office located?
What is Dr. Kerstan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerstan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780687301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerstan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerstan
What is Dr. Peter Kerstan's specialty?
Dr. Kerstan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Park Ridge, 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. Kerstan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Kerstan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerstan is affiliated with Saint Francis 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Peter Kerstan accepting new patients in Park Ridge, IL?
Yes, Dr. Peter Kerstan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Kerstan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerstan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Kerstan?
Please contact Dr. Kerstan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Kerstan have?
Dr. Peter Kerstan is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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