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39 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Katz, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Ben Katz, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Katz completed his residency at Yale New Haven Chldn Ctr, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Nyu Hospitals Center, Pediatrics. Dr. Katz is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katz’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katz’s office at (312) 227-4080.
Where did Dr. Katz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Chldn Ctr, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Nyu Hospitals Center, Pediatrics
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny
Is Dr. Katz board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ben Katz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Katz speak?
Dr. Katz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Katz treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Katz 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. Katz. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Granulomatous Disease
- Blood Disorder
- Chronic granulomatous disease
- CGD
- Neutrophil function disorder
- Polymorphonuclear neutrophil dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D71: Functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Lymphatic Disease
- Inflamed Lymph Glands
- Lymph Node Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I889: Nonspecific lymphadenitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Yeast Infection
- Candidiasis
- Fungal Infection
- Thrush
ICD-10 Codes:
- B379: Candidiasis, 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:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection from Central Line
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
- Catheter Sepsis
- Central Venous Catheter Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T80211A: Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Katz perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ben Katz may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Katz's office.
Does Dr. Katz accept my insurance?
Dr. Katz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Katz accept in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Katz in Joliet, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
Philadelphia American Life Insurance Co
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Katz's office located?
What is Dr. Katz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417916693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Katz
What is Dr. Ben Katz's specialty?
Dr. Katz is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Joliet, IL. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Katz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ben Katz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Katz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Ben Katz accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ben Katz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Katz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Katz's office at (312) 227-4080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Katz?
Please contact Dr. Katz's office at (312) 227-4080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Katz have?
Dr. Ben Katz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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