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Who is Dr. Patel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ford Heights, IL?
Dr. Shilpa Patel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ford Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (708) 753-5835.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Patel perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shilpa Patel may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Patel's office.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 753-5835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in Ford Heights, IL?
Dr. Patel in Ford Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Shilpa Patel's Primary Practice
1645 Cottage Grove Ave
Ford Heights, IL 60411
(708) 753-5835
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710979844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Shilpa Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ford Heights, IL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shilpa Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Patel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Oak Forest Hospital, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Of Cook County. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shilpa Patel accepting new patients in Ford Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Shilpa Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shilpa Patel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (708) 753-5835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shilpa Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (708) 753-5835 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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