Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hashem, Critical Care Internist in Wheaton, IL?
Dr. Bassam Hashem, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Wheaton, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hashem completed his residency at Flushing Hsp Med Center. Dr. Hashem is fluent in English and Syriac, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hashem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hashem’s office at (708) 923-3388.
Where did Dr. Hashem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Flushing Hsp Med Center
Medical School: Allepo University Med Scho
What languages does Dr. Hashem speak?
Dr. Hashem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Syriac
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hashem typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hashem 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. Hashem. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Hashem typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bassam Hashem may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hashem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hashem accept my insurance?
Dr. Hashem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hashem accept in Wheaton, IL?
Dr. Hashem in Wheaton, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hashem's office located?
What is Dr. Hashem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hashem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598741951.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hashem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hashem
What is Dr. Bassam Hashem's specialty?
Dr. Hashem is a Critical Care Internist near Wheaton, IL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Bassam Hashem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hashem is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bassam Hashem accepting new patients in Wheaton, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Hashem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Hashem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hashem's office at (708) 923-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Hashem?
Please contact Dr. Hashem's office at (708) 923-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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