Medicare Nephrology Doctors in Oak Park, IL - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

Nephrology Doctors in Oak Park, IL Accepting Medicare

3 Nephrology doctors found. Showing 1 - 3

Paul Balter, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 855 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: 708-386-1000 Fax: 708-386-2394

David Kracker, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Erie Ct, Suite 4120, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: 708-524-4576 Fax: 708-524-5073

Kathleen Dorgan, NP
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Erie Ct, Suite4120, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: 708-524-4576 Fax: 708-524-5073

Nephrology: An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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