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Dr. James Donaldson, MD

Chicago, IL

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Donaldson, Diagnostic Radiologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. James Donaldson, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Donaldson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Donaldson’s office at (312) 227-3502.

    Where did Dr. Donaldson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa

    Is Dr. Donaldson board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Donaldson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Donaldson speak?

    Dr. Donaldson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Donaldson treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Donaldson 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. Donaldson. 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:

    • Digestive Ostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Gastrointestinal Stoma Care
    • Digestive Tract Artificial Opening Care
    • Colostomy Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z434: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac or Vascular Device Complication
    • Cardiovascular Implant Problem
    • Heart Device Malfunction
    • Vascular Device Issue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82598A: Other mechanical complication of other cardiac and vascular devices and implants, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Donaldson perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Donaldson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Donaldson. 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:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Children)
    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36572: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; younger than 5 years of age
    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
    • Tunneled Central Line Placement
    • Pediatric Central Venous Access
    • IV Line for Young Children
    • Central Line for Kids

    CPT Codes:

    • 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Conversion (Stomach to Small Intestine)
    • G-tube to J-tube Conversion
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Conversion
    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 49446: Conversion of gastrostomy tube to gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Long Gastrointestinal Tube Insertion
    • Miller-Abbott Tube Placement
    • GI Tube Insertion
    • Intestinal Tube Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 44500: Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Does Dr. Donaldson accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Donaldson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Donaldson's office located?

    Dr. James Donaldson's Primary Practice

    225 E Chicago Ave # 9

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 227-3502

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    Dr. James Donaldson's Practice 2

    1121 Techny Rd

    Northbrook, IL 60062

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    Dr. James Donaldson's Practice 3

    2211 N Oak Park Ave

    Chicago, IL 60707

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    What is Dr. Donaldson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Donaldson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225022312.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Donaldson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Donaldson

    What is Dr. James Donaldson's specialty?

    Dr. Donaldson is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Chicago, IL. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Donaldson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Donaldson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Donaldson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Donaldson accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. James Donaldson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Donaldson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Donaldson's office at (312) 227-3502 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Donaldson?

    Please contact Dr. Donaldson's office at (312) 227-3502 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Donaldson have?

    Dr. James Donaldson is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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