Frank Palella, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Frank Palella is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Frank Palella, MD has practiced internal medicine for 39+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-4546
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb)
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1987)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Frank Palella
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Frank Palella for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frank Palella
Dr. Palella is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 695-9797.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-4546
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