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Who is Dr. Potts, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Steven Potts, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Potts completed his residency at Mercy Hospital. Dr. Potts is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Potts’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Potts’s office at (312) 642-6868.
Where did Dr. Potts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw, Medicine | Mcgaw Medical Center/Nu
Residency: Mercy Hospital
Is Dr. Potts board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Potts, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Potts speak?
Dr. Potts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Potts typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Potts 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. Potts. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Potts typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Potts 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
Please contact Dr. Potts' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Potts accept my insurance?
Dr. Potts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 642-6868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Potts accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Potts in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Pharmacy Network Services
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Potts' office located?
Dr. Steven Potts' Primary Practice
836 W Wellington Ave Ste G346
Chicago, IL 60657
(312) 642-6868
Recognitions
Awards
Chicago Super Doctors
What is Dr. Potts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Potts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033196688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Potts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Potts
What is Dr. Steven Potts's specialty?
Dr. Potts is a Internist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Steven Potts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Potts is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Potts accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Steven Potts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Potts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (312) 642-6868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Potts?
Please contact Dr. Potts's office at (312) 642-6868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Potts have?
Dr. Steven Potts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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