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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dirkes, Family Medicine Specialist in Addison, IL?
Dr. Richard Dirkes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Addison, IL. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Dirkes completed his residency at Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Dirkes is fluent in English, Marathi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dirkes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dirkes’s office at (630) 543-5454.
Where did Dr. Dirkes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mac Neal Mem Hosp, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Dirkes board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Dirkes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dirkes speak?
Dr. Dirkes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Marathi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
Telugu
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Dirkes treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dirkes 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. Dirkes. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Dirkes perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Dirkes may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dirkes' office.
Does Dr. Dirkes accept my insurance?
Dr. Dirkes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 543-5454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dirkes accept in Addison, IL?
Dr. Dirkes in Addison, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CHG Healthcare Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dirkes' office located?
Dr. Richard Dirkes' Primary Practice
276 W Fullerton Ave
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-5454
What is Dr. Dirkes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dirkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942289764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dirkes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dirkes
What is Dr. Richard Dirkes's specialty?
Dr. Dirkes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Addison, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Dirkes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Dirkes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dirkes is affiliated with MacNeal Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Richard Dirkes accepting new patients in Addison, IL?
Yes, Dr. Richard Dirkes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Dirkes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dirkes's office at (630) 543-5454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Dirkes?
Please contact Dr. Dirkes's office at (630) 543-5454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Dirkes have?
Dr. Richard Dirkes is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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