25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kowalczyk, Internist in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Kowalczyk graduated from Rush and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kowalczyk is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kowalczyk’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kowalczyk’s office at (708) 636-1601.
Where did Dr. Kowalczyk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Rush University | Rush University Medical Center | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Kowalczyk board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kowalczyk speak?
Dr. Kowalczyk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Kowalczyk typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Kowalczyk 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. Kowalczyk. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Kowalczyk typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Kowalczyk 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. Kowalczyk. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Kowalczyk accept my insurance?
Dr. Kowalczyk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 636-1601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kowalczyk accept in Oak Lawn, IL?
Dr. Kowalczyk in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Centene Corporation
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kowalczyk's office located?
Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk's Primary Practice
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 320
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 636-1601
What is Dr. Kowalczyk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kowalczyk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831166255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kowalczyk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kowalczyk
What is Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk's specialty?
Dr. Kowalczyk is a Internist near Oak Lawn, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kowalczyk is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ 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
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Is Joseph Kowalczyk accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (708) 636-1601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kowalczyk?
Please contact Dr. Kowalczyk's office at (708) 636-1601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk have?
Dr. Joseph Kowalczyk is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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