NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD

Insurance acceptance can vary by location and individual provider within NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD. We recommend:

• Calling ahead to verify your specific insurance plan is accepted
• Checking with your insurance company's provider directory
• Asking about payment options if your insurance isn't accepted
• Inquiring about self-pay rates and payment plans

Important: Even if NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD accepts your insurance, specialist services may require referrals or prior authorization.

Wait times can vary depending on the type of appointment and provider availability:

• Routine primary care: Usually 1-3 weeks for established patients
• Annual physicals: May need to book 2-8 weeks in advance
• Specialist appointments: Can range from 2-12 weeks depending on the specialty
• Urgent care: Same-day or next-day appointments often available

With 106 providers across 52 locations, NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD may have more appointment availability than smaller practices.

Most large medical groups like NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD offer online patient portals where you can:

• View test results and medical records
• Schedule appointments
• Message your healthcare team
• Request prescription refills
• Update your contact and insurance information

Ask about portal access during your first visit or call their main office to get set up with online access.

New patient acceptance can vary by individual provider and location within NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD. Here's what to do:

• Call the specific location you're interested in
• Ask about new patient availability for your preferred provider type
• Inquire about wait lists if your preferred doctor isn't taking new patients
• Consider other providers within the group who may have availability

Large medical groups often have multiple providers in each specialty, increasing your chances of finding an available doctor.

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS LTD has admitting privileges at 48 hospitals:

• ADVENTIST HINSDALE HOSPITAL
• ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
• ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTER
• ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER
• ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL
• ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL
• ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1
• EDWARD HOSPITAL
• ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
• INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• JACKSON PARK HOSPITAL
• LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
• MACNEAL HOSPITAL
• MIDWESTERN REGION MED CENTER, INC
• MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS
• NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
• NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
• NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL
• NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL
• NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
• NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY
• OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER
• PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
• PRESENCE SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL
• PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - ELGIN
• PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
• PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER
• RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
• RUSH OAK PARK HOSPITAL
• RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
• SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS
• SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
• ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
• ST BERNARD HOSPITAL
• SWEDISH HOSPITAL
• THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER
• UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH BOLINGBROOK
• UCHICAGO MEDICINE ADVENTHEALTH GLENOAKS
• VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
• VISTA MEDICAL CENTER EAST
• WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER

This network gives you access to specialized care while maintaining continuity with your primary medical team.