36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Blacker, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Bruce Blacker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blacker graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Blacker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blacker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blacker’s office at (773) 472-5803.
Where did Dr. Blacker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Is Dr. Blacker board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Blacker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blacker speak?
Dr. Blacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Blacker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Blacker 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. Blacker. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Blacker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bruce Blacker 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. Blacker's office.
Does Dr. Blacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Blacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 472-5803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blacker accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Blacker in Chicago, 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blacker's office located?
Dr. Bruce Blacker's Primary Practice
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-5803
What is Dr. Blacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982603924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blacker
What is Dr. Bruce Blacker's specialty?
Dr. Blacker is a Internist near Chicago, 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. Blacker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bruce Blacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Blacker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Bruce Blacker accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Blacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Blacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blacker's office at (773) 472-5803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Blacker?
Please contact Dr. Blacker's office at (773) 472-5803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Blacker have?
Dr. Bruce Blacker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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