Dr. Alan Smookler, MD
Evanston, IL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smookler, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Alan Smookler, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smookler graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Association, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and American Geriatric Society. Dr. Smookler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smookler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smookler’s office at (847) 503-4222.
Where did Dr. Smookler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals | Northshore University Health System | MC GAW MEDICAL CENTER NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Smookler board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alan Smookler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smookler speak?
Dr. Smookler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Smookler treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Smookler 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. Smookler. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Which procedures does Dr. Smookler perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alan Smookler may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smookler's office.
Does Dr. Smookler accept my insurance?
Dr. Smookler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 503-4222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smookler accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Smookler in Evanston, 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
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smookler's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Fellow
American Medical Association
Member
American Association
Medical Director
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Member
American Geriatric Society
Member
What is Dr. Smookler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smookler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669469276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smookler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smookler
What is Dr. Alan Smookler's specialty?
Dr. Smookler is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Evanston, IL. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Smookler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alan Smookler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smookler is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston 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 Alan Smookler accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alan Smookler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Smookler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smookler's office at (847) 503-4222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Smookler?
Please contact Dr. Smookler's office at (847) 503-4222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Smookler have?
Dr. Alan Smookler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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