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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baqai, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Serena Baqai, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Baqai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baqai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baqai’s office at (847) 570-2000.
Is Dr. Baqai board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Serena Baqai, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baqai speak?
Dr. Baqai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baqai treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Baqai 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. Baqai. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Acute Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Baqai perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Serena Baqai may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baqai's office.
Does Dr. Baqai accept my insurance?
Dr. Baqai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baqai accept in Skokie, IL?
Dr. Baqai in Skokie, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Northshore University Healthsystem
Trinity Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baqai's office located?
Dr. Serena Baqai's Primary Practice
4901 Searle Pkwy Ste 150
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 570-2000
What is Dr. Baqai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baqai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376543488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baqai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baqai
What is Dr. Serena Baqai's specialty?
Dr. Baqai is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Skokie, IL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Baqai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Serena Baqai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baqai is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Serena Baqai accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?
Yes, Dr. Serena Baqai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Serena Baqai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baqai's office at (847) 570-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Serena Baqai?
Please contact Dr. Baqai's office at (847) 570-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Serena Baqai have?
Dr. Serena Baqai is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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