Gastroenterologists in Illinois
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1,204
Gastroenterologists
100%
Accepting patients
81%
Most common: MD
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Specialty: gastroenterologistState: IL
About gastroenterologists in Illinois
Illinois is home to 1,204 licensed gastroenterologists, one of the larger gastroenterologist workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (81%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 9%.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine train gastroenterologists in the state. Notable hospitals include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Chicago Medical Center. Health systems such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare employ many of the state's gastroenterologists.
76% accept Medicare. Patients with Illinois Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all gastroenterologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, qhp-44228, and qhp-54192.
Chicago's medical district is one of the largest concentrations of healthcare facilities in the world, spanning multiple hospital campuses.
Frequently asked questions about gastroenterologists in Illinois
Illinois has 1,204 licensed gastroenterologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of gastroenterologists in Illinois are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among gastroenterologists in Illinois include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, qhp-44228, and qhp-54192. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A screening colonoscopy is $0 (preventive). A diagnostic colonoscopy costs $1,500 to $4,000. An upper endoscopy runs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in Illinois depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies must be billed as preventive to be covered at 100%. If polyps are found and removed, the procedure should remain coded as screening. Verify that the endoscopy center and anesthesiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Illinois has 1,204 gastroenterologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Illinois, 81% hold the MD credential and 9% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
76% of gastroenterologists in Illinois accept Medicare. Medicare covers screening colonoscopies every ten years for average-risk patients (no cost-sharing). Diagnostic colonoscopies and other GI procedures are covered with standard Part B cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some gastroenterologists in Illinois accept Illinois Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers screening colonoscopies and medically necessary GI services. Coverage details for newer medications (biologics for IBD) vary by state formulary. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Illinois Medicaid participation before scheduling.
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Top accepted carriers in Illinois include unitedhealthcare, medicare, centene, qhp-44228, and qhp-54192.
Screening colonoscopies are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA with no copay (for average-risk patients starting at age 45). If polyps are found and removed during a screening, the procedure should still be billed as preventive. Diagnostic colonoscopies (ordered for symptoms) are subject to your deductible and copay. Verify the endoscopy center is in-network separately from the doctor.