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Dr. Wassim El-Harake, MD

Dr. Wassim El-Harake, MD

Joliet, IL

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Harake, Endocrinologist in Joliet, IL?

    Dr. Wassim El-Harake, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El-Harake graduated from Universite Mohammed V Souissi--Rabat, Faculty Of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed his residency at Union Hospital. Dr. El-Harake is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Harake’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Harake’s office at (815) 730-3304.

    Where did Dr. El-Harake go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University Of Illinois

    • Residency: Union Hospital

    • Medical School: Universite Mohammed V Souissi--Rabat, Faculty Of Medicine & Pharmacy

    Is Dr. El-Harake board certified in Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Harake, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. El-Harake speak?

    Dr. El-Harake and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. El-Harake treat?

    As a Endocrinologist, Dr. El-Harake 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. El-Harake. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • High Prolactin Levels
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Hyperprolactinemia
    • Excess Prolactin
    • Prolactinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E221: Hyperprolactinemia

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Does Dr. El-Harake accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Harake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 730-3304 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Harake accept in Joliet, IL?

    Dr. El-Harake in Joliet, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. El-Harake's office located?

    Dr. Wassim El-Harake's Primary Practice

    3033 W Jefferson St Ste 206

    Joliet, IL 60435

    (815) 730-3304

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    Dr. Wassim El-Harake's Practice 2

    2450 Glenwood Ave

    Joliet, IL 60435

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

    Dr. El-Harake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346236098.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Harake?

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

    What is Dr. Wassim El-Harake's specialty?

    Dr. El-Harake is a Endocrinologist near Joliet, IL. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. El-Harake to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wassim El-Harake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Harake is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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

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    Is Wassim El-Harake accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Harake is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wassim El-Harake offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Harake's office at (815) 730-3304 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wassim El-Harake?

    Please contact Dr. El-Harake's office at (815) 730-3304 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wassim El-Harake have?

    Dr. Wassim El-Harake is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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