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Dr. Stephen Ray, MD

Dr. Stephen Ray, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Specialist, Plastic Surgeon, Surgeon

Zion, IL

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ray, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon in Zion, IL?

    Dr. Stephen Ray, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, who primarily practices in Zion, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Ray is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ray’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ray’s office at (847) 746-4358.

    What languages does Dr. Ray speak?

    Dr. Ray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Ray typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Ray 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. Ray. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Past breast cancer
    • Previous mammary malignancy
    • History of breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Ray typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Ray may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ray's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ray accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 746-4358 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ray accept in Zion, IL?

    Dr. Ray in Zion, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Ray's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Ray's Primary Practice

    2520 Elisha Ave

    Zion, IL 60099

    (847) 746-4358

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    Dr. Stephen Ray's Practice 2

    2361 Paysphere Cir

    Chicago, IL 60674

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ray affiliated with?

    Dr. Ray has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Midwestern Regional Medical Center,Zion, IL

    What is Dr. Ray's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265419188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ray?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ray

    What is Dr. Stephen Ray's specialty?

    Dr. Ray is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon near Zion, IL.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon do?

    A hospice and palliative medicine surgeon has special knowledge and skills in managing patients with life-limiting illnesses focuses on preventing and alleviating suffering. This specialist maximize the quality of life while working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, simultaneously addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has an expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease, provide relief to distressing symptoms, perform coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, to use specialized care systems including hospice, to manage end-of-life care, and guiding legal and ethical decisions in diverse care settings, including hospice.

    Is Dr. Stephen Ray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ray is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Midwestern Regional 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Stephen Ray accepting new patients in Zion, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Ray is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Ray offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (847) 746-4358 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Ray?

    Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (847) 746-4358 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ray's office located?

    Dr. Ray's offices are located in Zion, IL and Chicago, IL.