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Who is Dr. Lopez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Evergreen Park, IL?
Dr. Richard Lopez, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Evergreen Park, IL. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (708) 422-4221.
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lopez typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lopez typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Lopez may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
Dr. Richard Lopez's Primary Practice
2800 W 95th St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-4221
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801870977.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Richard Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Evergreen Park, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Richard Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lopez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Lopez accepting new patients in Evergreen Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (708) 422-4221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (708) 422-4221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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