Who is Dr. Nemcek, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Albert Nemcek, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Nemcek completed his residency at University Calif Med Center.
Dr. Nemcek is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nemcek’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nemcek’s office at (312) 695-1791.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nemcek?
Dr. Albert Nemcek, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nemcek empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Interventional Oncology, Liver Cancer/Radioembolization, Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, Vascular Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Chicago/IL community, Dr. Nemcek is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nemcek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Calif Med Center
Medical School: Nuevo Leon
Is Dr. Nemcek board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Albert Nemcek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Nemcek speak?
Dr. Nemcek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nemcek treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Nemcek 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. Nemcek. 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:
Thoracic Aortic Widening
Dilated Thoracic Aorta
Thoracic Aortic Dilation
Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Also known as:
Enlarged Heart
Heart Disease
Cardiomegaly
Big heart
Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Silent Coronary Artery Disease
Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Other specified liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid
Hepatic illness
Liver condition
Uncommon liver conditions
Rare liver diseases
Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
R188: Other ascites
K769: Liver disease, unspecified
K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
Narrowed Aortic Valve
Leaky Mitral Valve
Heart Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Tight Aortic Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Disease
Benign Thyroid Nodule
Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
Enlarged glands in one area
Local lymphadenopathy
Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
Health Screening
Heart Disease Screening
Vascular Disease Check
Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
Heart Health Tests
Abnormal cardiac scan
Unusual heart test results
Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
Myocarditis
Cardiomyopathy
Inflammation of the Heart Muscle
Cardiac Myositis
Heart Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
I514: Myocarditis, unspecified
Also known as:
Vascular Access Device Management
Vascular Access Care
Port Management
Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Nemcek performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nemcek. 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:
Liver Biopsy (Needle)
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Kidney Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Lung or Chest Biopsy
Muscle Needle Biopsy
Needle Biopsy of Salivary Gland
Catheter Biopsy
Biopsy
Ultrasound
Percutaneous liver biopsy
Needle liver sample
Liver tissue biopsy
Liver needle aspiration
FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
Image-Guided Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
First Lesion Biopsy
Renal biopsy
Percutaneous kidney biopsy
Needle kidney biopsy
Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
Percutaneous lung biopsy
Mediastinum core needle biopsy
Image-guided lung biopsy
Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
Muscle Tissue Sample
Fine needle aspiration salivary gland
Parotid gland biopsy
Transcatheter tissue sample
Minimally invasive biopsy
Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
42400: Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
Subcutaneous port placement
Central line with port
CPT Codes:
36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Insertion
IVC Filter Placement
Blood Clot Filter Insertion
Endovascular Vena Cava Filter
CPT Codes:
37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
Central Venous Catheter Replacement
Tunneled Catheter Exchange
Central Line Replacement
IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
Selective Venous Catheterization
Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
Thyroid Core Needle Biopsy
Percutaneous Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
CPT Codes:
60100: Biopsy thyroid, percutaneous core needle
Also known as:
Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
Biopsy
Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
Cyst Drain Replacement
Radiologically Guided Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
Bile Duct Drain Change
Biliary Drain Replacement
Bile Duct Catheter Swap
CPT Codes:
47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
Nephrostomy tube exchange
Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
Kidney drainage tube replacement
Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
Ileal Conduit Stent Change
Urinary Diversion Tube Change
CPT Codes:
50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit
Also known as:
Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
Fluid Removal from Belly
Abscess Aspiration
Cyst Drainage
Hematoma Puncture
Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
Celiac Plexus Block
Celiac plexus injection
Abdominal pain block
Nerve block for abdominal pain
CPT Codes:
64530: Injection, anesthetic agent; celiac plexus, with or without radiologic monitoring
Does Dr. Nemcek accept my insurance?
Dr. Nemcek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-1791 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nemcek accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Nemcek in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Nemcek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nemcek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013926153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nemcek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nemcek
What is Dr. Albert Nemcek's specialty?
Dr. Nemcek is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Chicago, IL.
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Nemcek to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Albert Nemcek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nemcek 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
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Is Albert Nemcek accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Albert Nemcek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Nemcek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nemcek's office at (312) 695-1791 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Nemcek?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Nemcek have?
Dr. Albert Nemcek is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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