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Dr. William Cotts, MD

Oak Lawn, IL

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cotts, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. William Cotts, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cotts completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Internal Medicine. Dr. Cotts is fluent in English and German, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cotts’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cotts’s office at (312) 695-4965.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cotts?

    Dr. William Cotts, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist 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. Cotts empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oak Lawn/IL community, Dr. Cotts is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Cotts go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (Education)

    Is Dr. Cotts board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Cotts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cotts speak?

    Dr. Cotts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Cotts treat?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Cotts 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. Cotts. 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:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Assist Device
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
    • General medical observation
    • Routine checkup
    • Unspecified health assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Infection from Heart or Blood Vessel Device
    • Cardiac implant infection
    • Vascular graft infection
    • Device-related infection
    • Prosthetic heart infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cotts perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Cotts may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cotts' office.

    Does Dr. Cotts accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cotts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-4965 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cotts accept in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. Cotts in Oak Lawn, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Cotts' office located?

    Dr. William Cotts' Primary Practice

    4440 W 95th St

    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    (312) 695-4965

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    Dr. William Cotts' Practice 2

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 100

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 695-4965

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

    Dr. Cotts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316900087.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cotts?

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

    What is Dr. William Cotts's specialty?

    Dr. Cotts is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Oak Lawn, IL. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Cotts to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Cotts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cotts is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    Explore Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist 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 William Cotts accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?

    No, Dr. William Cotts is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Cotts offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cotts's office at (312) 695-4965 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Cotts?

    Please contact Dr. Cotts's office at (312) 695-4965 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Cotts have?

    Dr. William Cotts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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