23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shortal, Cardiologist in Bannockburn, IL?
Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bannockburn, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shortal graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine. Dr. Shortal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shortal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shortal’s office at (847) 444-5328.
Where did Dr. Shortal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Shortal board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Shortal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shortal speak?
Dr. Shortal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shortal treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Shortal 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. Shortal. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Heart Palpitations
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R002: Palpitations
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Which procedures does Dr. Shortal perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Shortal may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shortal's office.
Does Dr. Shortal accept my insurance?
Dr. Shortal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 444-5328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shortal accept in Bannockburn, IL?
Dr. Shortal in Bannockburn, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shortal's office located?
Dr. Brian Shortal's Primary Practice
51 Waukegan Rd Ste 100
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(847) 444-5328
What is Dr. Shortal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shortal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356331961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shortal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shortal
What is Dr. Brian Shortal's specialty?
Dr. Shortal is a Cardiologist near Bannockburn, IL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Shortal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Shortal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shortal 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Brian Shortal accepting new patients in Bannockburn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Shortal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Shortal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shortal's office at (847) 444-5328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Shortal?
Please contact Dr. Shortal's office at (847) 444-5328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Shortal have?
Dr. Brian Shortal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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