30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ema, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Linus Ema, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Ema graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed his residency at St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ema’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ema’s office at (312) 842-7117.
Where did Dr. Ema go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hosp Of Evanston, Internal Medicine | St Francis Hospital Program
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Is Dr. Ema board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Linus Ema, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ema speak?
Dr. Ema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ema typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ema 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. Ema. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ema typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Linus Ema 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
Please contact Dr. Ema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ema accept my insurance?
Dr. Ema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 842-7117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ema accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ema in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ema's office located?
What is Dr. Ema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891728010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ema
What is Dr. Linus Ema's specialty?
Dr. Ema is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Linus Ema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ema is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Rush University Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Linus Ema accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Linus Ema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linus Ema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ema's office at (312) 842-7117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linus Ema?
Please contact Dr. Ema's office at (312) 842-7117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Linus Ema have?
Dr. Linus Ema is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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