Summary

Dr. Walter Plasencia has practiced internal medicine for 44 years and is affiliated with Swedish Hospital. He treats hearing loss, hearing loss in children, and sensorineural hearing loss, and performs abdominal ultrasound. He completed his residency at University of Health Sciences Center and sees patients in Chicago, Illinois. He speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Health Sciences Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Medped Medical Center

5939 W Diversey AveChicago, IL 60639
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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44 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Chicago , ILMesquite , TXMaywood , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Family Health Network
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Walter Ruben Plasencia 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 Health Sciences Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Plasencia's NPI number is 1497715908.

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Dr. Walter Plasencia is affiliated with Swedish Hospital.
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