47 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Plunkett, Internist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Plunkett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Chicago Hospitals - Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois Medical Center - University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Is Dr. Plunkett board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Plunkett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plunkett speak?
Dr. Plunkett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Plunkett typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Plunkett 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. Plunkett. 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:
- 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Plunkett typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Plunkett may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Plunkett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Plunkett accept my insurance?
Dr. Plunkett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 594-7975 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plunkett accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Plunkett in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Plunkett's office located?
Dr. Michael Plunkett's Primary Practice
7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 182
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 594-7975
What hospitals are Dr. Plunkett affiliated with?
Dr. Plunkett has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Plunkett's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plunkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144230756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plunkett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plunkett
What is Dr. Michael Plunkett's specialty?
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.