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Dr. Alexander Potermin, MD

Glenview, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Potermin, Family Medicine Specialist in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Alexander Potermin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Glenview, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Potermin completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Practice. Dr. Potermin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potermin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potermin’s office at (847) 354-8086.

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

    • Residency: Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Practice | University Il College Med Rockford

    • Medical School: Donetsk State M Gorky Medical University

    Is Dr. Potermin board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Potermin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Potermin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Potermin treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Potermin 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. Potermin. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the hip
    • Secondary Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Secondary Polyarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Inflammation
    • Secondary Widespread Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M169: Osteoarthritis of hip, unspecified
    • M153: Secondary multiple arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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

    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:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Potermin perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Potermin 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. Potermin. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Potermin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Potermin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 354-8086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Potermin accept in Glenview, IL?

    Dr. Potermin in Glenview, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Potermin's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Potermin's Primary Practice

    2600 Compass Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

    (847) 354-8086

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    Dr. Alexander Potermin's Practice 2

    16 Lilac Ave

    Fox Lake, IL 60020

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    Dr. Alexander Potermin's Practice 3

    500 Atrium Dr

    Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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

    Dr. Potermin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407842958.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potermin?

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

    What is Dr. Alexander Potermin's specialty?

    Dr. Potermin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Glenview, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Potermin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Potermin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Potermin is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Alexander Potermin accepting new patients in Glenview, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Potermin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Potermin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Potermin's office at (847) 354-8086 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Potermin?

    Please contact Dr. Potermin's office at (847) 354-8086 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Potermin have?

    Dr. Alexander Potermin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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