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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prusek, Internist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Dorothy Prusek, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prusek completed her residency at Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prusek is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prusek’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prusek’s office at (331) 221-2900.
Where did Dr. Prusek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Ravenswood Hospital
Medical School: Akademia Med- Ul M Curie- Gdansk- Poland | Akademia Medyczna Gdansk (Gdansk, Poland)
Is Dr. Prusek board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dorothy Prusek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prusek speak?
Dr. Prusek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does Dr. Prusek treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Prusek 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. Prusek. 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging 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:
- 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:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Prusek perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dorothy Prusek 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Prusek's office.
Does Dr. Prusek accept my insurance?
Dr. Prusek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (331) 221-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prusek accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Prusek in Evanston, 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)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prusek's office located?
What is Dr. Prusek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prusek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871592378.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prusek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prusek
What is Dr. Dorothy Prusek's specialty?
Dr. Prusek is a Internist near Evanston, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Prusek to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dorothy Prusek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prusek is affiliated with Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (Elk Grove Village, IL), Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Dorothy Prusek accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Dorothy Prusek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorothy Prusek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prusek's office at (331) 221-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorothy Prusek?
Please contact Dr. Prusek's office at (331) 221-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dorothy Prusek have?
Dr. Dorothy Prusek is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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