Muhammad U. Altaf
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf

Internal Medicine
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, 
Elmhurst, IL 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
6
conditions
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, 
Elmhurst, IL 

Overview

Muhammad Umer Altaf, MD, a hospitalist at Endeavor Health, cares for adults during inpatient stays and coordinates treatment with the hospital care team. He evaluates acute illnesses and chronic conditions that require hospitalization, orders tests, interprets results and adjusts medications as conditions change. Dr. Altaf communicates daily with patients and families, explains plans and arranges follow up to support a safe transition after discharge. His practice includes collaboration with primary care and specialists to align inpatient treatment with long-term goals.

Dr. Altaf is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Altaf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Altaf is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Northwest Health - Porter

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
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MDwise
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Analysis of unknown (unlabeled/mislabeled) drug products for active pharmaceutical ingredients and related substances by an international mail facility satellite laboratory equipped with rapid screening devices.
Analysis of unknown (unlabeled/mislabeled) drug products for active pharmaceutical ingredients and related substances by an international mail facility satellite laboratory equipped with rapid screening devices.
Journal: Journal of forensic sciences
Published: February 26, 2024
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Is Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf a top-rated expert for Atypical Pneumonia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf is classified as an Advanced expert for Atypical Pneumonia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf specialize in?

While Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atypical Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf accept my insurance?

Dr. Muhammad U. Altaf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 331-221-8952 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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