39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Diamond, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Merle Diamond, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Diamond is fluent in English, French, German, Hungarian/Magyar, Slovak, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diamond’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diamond’s office at (773) 388-6390.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Diamond?
Dr. Merle Diamond, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Diamond empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Headache, Migraine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Diamond is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Diamond board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Merle Diamond, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Diamond speak?
Dr. Diamond and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Hungarian/Magyar
Slovak
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Diamond treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Diamond 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. Diamond. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine with Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Persistent Migraine with Aura
- Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
- Chronic Classic Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43E11: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Hemicrania Continua
- Severe Long-lasting Headache After Injury
- Headache
- Continuous Unilateral Headache
- Chronic Daily Headache (one side)
- Persistent severe post-traumatic headache
- Chronic intractable post-concussion headache
- Unrelenting headache after head trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4451: Hemicrania continua
- G44321: Chronic post-traumatic headache, intractable
Which procedures does Dr. Diamond perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Merle Diamond 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. Diamond's office.
Does Dr. Diamond accept my insurance?
Dr. Diamond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 388-6390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diamond accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Diamond in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CDPHP
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
First Health
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Where is Dr. Diamond's office located?
Dr. Merle Diamond's Primary Practice
1460 N Halsted St Ste 501
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 388-6390
What is Dr. Diamond's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diamond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780676668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diamond?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diamond
What is Dr. Merle Diamond's specialty?
Dr. Diamond 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. Diamond to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Merle Diamond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diamond is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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 Internist?
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Is Merle Diamond accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Merle Diamond is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merle Diamond offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Diamond's office at (773) 388-6390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merle Diamond?
Please contact Dr. Diamond's office at (773) 388-6390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Merle Diamond have?
Dr. Merle Diamond is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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