EverydayHealthLogo
MA

Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari, MD

Chicago, IL

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Al-Koubaytari, Internist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Al-Koubaytari graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program. Dr. Al-Koubaytari is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Koubaytari’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Koubaytari’s office at (773) 931-8082.

    Where did Dr. Al-Koubaytari go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Al-Koubaytari speak?

    Dr. Al-Koubaytari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Al-Koubaytari treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Al-Koubaytari 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. Al-Koubaytari. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia of Chronic Disease
    • Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia
    • Anemia of Inflammation or Chronic Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Anemia of Inflammation
    • ACD
    • Anemia from long-term illness
    • Kidney Disease Anemia
    • Renal Anemia
    • Anemia of kidney failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D638: Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere
    • D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Al-Koubaytari perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Al-Koubaytari's office.

    Does Dr. Al-Koubaytari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Al-Koubaytari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 931-8082 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Koubaytari accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Al-Koubaytari in Chicago, 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

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Tennessee

    • Tria Health

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Al-Koubaytari's office located?

    Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari's Primary Practice

    2544 W Montrose Ave

    Chicago, IL 60618

    (773) 931-8082

    Get Directions

    Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari's Practice 2

    4646 N Marine Dr

    Chicago, IL 60640

    Get Directions

    Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari's Practice 3

    6130 N Sheridan Rd

    Chicago, IL 60660

    (773) 381-1222

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Al-Koubaytari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437124419.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Koubaytari?

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

    What is Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari's specialty?

    Dr. Al-Koubaytari is a Internist near Chicago, IL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Al-Koubaytari to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Al-Koubaytari is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Maher Al-Koubaytari accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maher Al-Koubaytari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Koubaytari's office at (773) 931-8082 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maher Al-Koubaytari?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Koubaytari's office at (773) 931-8082 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Internist Near Chicago, IL

    AB
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Chicago, IL
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Chicago, IL
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Chicago, IL
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists