30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Axe, Internist in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Howard Axe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, 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. Axe graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Axe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Axe’s office at (847) 535-6150.
Where did Dr. Axe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine | Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Axe board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Axe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Axe speak?
Dr. Axe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Axe treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Axe 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. Axe. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
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
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
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:
- 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Axe perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Axe 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. Axe's office.
Does Dr. Axe accept my insurance?
Dr. Axe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 535-6150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Axe accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Axe 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Axe's office located?
Dr. Howard Axe's Primary Practice
1000 N Westmoreland Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 535-6150
What is Dr. Axe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Axe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649254939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Axe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Axe
What is Dr. Howard Axe's specialty?
Dr. Axe 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. Axe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Howard Axe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Axe is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Howard Axe accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Howard Axe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Axe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Axe's office at (847) 535-6150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Axe?
Please contact Dr. Axe's office at (847) 535-6150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Axe have?
Dr. Howard Axe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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