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Dr. Michael Comerford, MD

Springfield, IL

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Comerford, Pediatrician in Springfield, IL?

    Dr. Michael Comerford, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Comerford completed his residency at Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Comerford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Comerford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Comerford’s office at (217) 862-0800.

    Where did Dr. Comerford go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il

    Is Dr. Comerford board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Comerford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Comerford speak?

    Dr. Comerford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Comerford treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Comerford 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. Comerford. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • 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:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Which procedures does Dr. Comerford perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Comerford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Comerford's office.

    Does Dr. Comerford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Comerford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 862-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Comerford accept in Springfield, IL?

    Dr. Comerford in Springfield, 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

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Comerford's office located?

    Dr. Michael Comerford's Primary Practice

    3132 Old Jacksonville Rd

    Springfield, IL 62704

    (217) 862-0800

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    Dr. Michael Comerford's Practice 2

    101 E Plummer Blvd

    Chatham, IL 62629

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    What is Dr. Comerford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Comerford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497753974.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Comerford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Comerford

    What is Dr. Michael Comerford's specialty?

    Dr. Comerford is a Pediatrician near Springfield, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Comerford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Comerford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Comerford is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Comerford accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Comerford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Comerford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Comerford's office at (217) 862-0800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Comerford?

    Please contact Dr. Comerford's office at (217) 862-0800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Comerford have?

    Dr. Michael Comerford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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