20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sommerfeld, Internist in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Michael Sommerfeld, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Sommerfeld completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Sommerfeld is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sommerfeld’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sommerfeld’s office at (847) 234-8866.
Where did Dr. Sommerfeld go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Rush University Medical Center | St Luke's Medical Center
Is Dr. Sommerfeld board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sommerfeld, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sommerfeld speak?
Dr. Sommerfeld and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Sommerfeld treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sommerfeld 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. Sommerfeld. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Sommerfeld perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Sommerfeld 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sommerfeld's office.
Does Dr. Sommerfeld accept my insurance?
Dr. Sommerfeld accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 234-8866 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sommerfeld accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Sommerfeld in Lake Forest, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sommerfeld's office located?
Dr. Michael Sommerfeld's Primary Practice
915 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-8866
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Physicians
Member
What is Dr. Sommerfeld's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sommerfeld's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578547063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sommerfeld?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sommerfeld
What is Dr. Michael Sommerfeld's specialty?
Dr. Sommerfeld is a Internist near Lake Forest, IL.
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.
Contact Dr. Sommerfeld to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Sommerfeld affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sommerfeld is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie 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
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Is Michael Sommerfeld accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sommerfeld is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sommerfeld offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sommerfeld's office at (847) 234-8866 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sommerfeld?
Please contact Dr. Sommerfeld's office at (847) 234-8866 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Sommerfeld have?
Dr. Michael Sommerfeld is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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