39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berkelhammer, Specialist in Libertyville, IL?
Dr. Charles Berkelhammer, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Libertyville, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Berkelhammer graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Gastroenterology. Dr. Berkelhammer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berkelhammer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berkelhammer’s office at (708) 499-5678.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Berkelhammer?
Dr. Charles Berkelhammer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Berkelhammer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Libertyville/IL community, Dr. Berkelhammer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Berkelhammer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL | Univ. of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Toronto | University of Chicago Hospitals - Pritzker School of Medicine | University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals, Canada
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Gastroenterology | University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals | University of Chicago Medical Center | University of Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Berkelhammer board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Berkelhammer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berkelhammer speak?
Dr. Berkelhammer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Berkelhammer treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Berkelhammer 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. Berkelhammer. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Berkelhammer perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Berkelhammer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Berkelhammer. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
- Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Injection
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
- Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
- Colon polyp removal
- Colon tumor destruction
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
- Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
- Sigmoidoscopy with Submucosal Injection
- Lower Colon Scope with Injection
- Flexible Sigmoid Scope
- Rectal and Lower Colon Exam
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
- 45335: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Sigmoidoscopy with Hemorrhoid Banding
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Balloon Dilation
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Tumor/Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ligation
- Hemorrhoid Banding (Sigmoidoscopy)
- Lower Endoscopy for Hemorrhoids
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Sigmoid colon scope with dilation
- Balloon dilation of colon
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Lower endoscopy with balloon
- Enteroscopy
- Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Scope
- Enteroscopy with Lesion Ablation
- Small Bowel Polyp Removal
- Intestinal Tumor Ablation (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45350: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45340: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation
- 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 44369: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) not amenable to removal by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Berkelhammer accept my insurance?
Dr. Berkelhammer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 499-5678 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berkelhammer accept in Libertyville, IL?
Dr. Berkelhammer in Libertyville, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Berkelhammer's office located?
Dr. Charles Berkelhammer's Primary Practice
1880 W Winchester Rd Ste 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(708) 499-5678
What is Dr. Berkelhammer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berkelhammer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457359697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berkelhammer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berkelhammer
What is Dr. Charles Berkelhammer's specialty?
Dr. Berkelhammer is a Specialist near Libertyville, IL. Contact Dr. Berkelhammer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Berkelhammer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berkelhammer is affiliated with OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center 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 Charles Berkelhammer accepting new patients in Libertyville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Charles Berkelhammer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Berkelhammer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berkelhammer's office at (708) 499-5678 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Berkelhammer?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Berkelhammer have?
Dr. Charles Berkelhammer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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