Summary

Dr. Howard Axe has practiced internal medicine for 37 years and is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers. He sees patients in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Axe completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1992 and earned his medical degree from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 37 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Internal Medicine

1275 E Belvidere Rd Ste 250Grayslake, IL 60030

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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2.6 
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37 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Grayslake , ILWaukegan , ILNew Lenox , ILSkokie , IL
Med School: Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Wroclaw Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howard Axe

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Dean Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Howard Axe has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Howard Axe has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Howard Axe holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1992.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1989 and Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in 1989.

NPI Number

Howard Axe's NPI number is 1649254939.

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Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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