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Dr. Chad Achenbach, MD

Chicago, IL

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Achenbach, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Chad Achenbach, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Achenbach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Achenbach’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Achenbach’s office at (312) 695-5090.

    Is Dr. Achenbach board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Achenbach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Achenbach speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Achenbach typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Achenbach 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. Achenbach. 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:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Yeast Infection
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Yeast Infection
    • Candidal Esophagitis
    • Thrush of the Esophagus
    • Fungal Esophagus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B3781: Candidal esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Achenbach typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chad Achenbach may include:

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

    Does Dr. Achenbach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Achenbach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-5090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Achenbach accept in Chicago, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Achenbach's office located?

    Dr. Chad Achenbach's Primary Practice

    250 E Superior St # 2304

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 695-5090

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    Dr. Chad Achenbach's Practice 2

    675 N Saint Clair St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Chad Achenbach's Practice 3

    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000

    Chicago, IL 60611

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

    Dr. Achenbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548278674.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achenbach?

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

    What is Dr. Chad Achenbach's specialty?

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Chad Achenbach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Achenbach is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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. Chad Achenbach accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Chad Achenbach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chad Achenbach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Achenbach's office at (312) 695-5090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chad Achenbach?

    Please contact Dr. Achenbach's office at (312) 695-5090 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Achenbach's office located?

    Dr. Achenbach's office is located in Chicago, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Chad Achenbach have?

    Dr. Chad Achenbach is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.