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Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease and Wound Care

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, hypertension (high blood pressure), lyme disease, and more.

2550 West Algonquin Road Suite 112
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

(773) 205-4660

Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Lake In The Hills, IL specializing in adult infectious disease and wound care. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Loyola Medicine, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Genesis Health System, Advocate Health Care, NHCS PHYSICIANS INC, Ascension Saint Francis, METRO INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS LLC, Ascension Saint Alexius, Ascension Resurrection, Ascension Holy Family and Ascension Alexian Brothers.

Office Locations

Address:

2550 West Algonquin Road Suite 112
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

Address:

2919 West Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60618

Address:

890 Garfield Avenue Suite 210
Libertyville, IL 60048

Address:

901 Mcclintock Drive Suite 202
Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Some issues Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD can help you with:

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	1124
inpatient care	1125

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	34
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	51
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	37
doctor visit	149
hospital care	2315
inpatient care	2316

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	731
Black	20
Hispanic	50
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	150
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	86
blood draw	143
chemotherapy	86
diabetes management	53
doctor visit	484
hospital care	1319
inpatient care	1320
lab tests	181
minimally invasive procedures	85
preventive care	230
thyroid function tests	9
vaccines	162

**Gender**
Male	756
Female	860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1402
Black	44
Hispanic	74
Asian	64
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	292
Less than 65	226

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	14
Hispanic	41
Asian	32
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	123
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

blood draw	575
diabetes management	309
doctor visit	1586
hospital care	557
inpatient care	547
lab tests	1743
preventive care	727
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
thyroid function tests	242
vaccines	159
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	581
Black	16
Hispanic	23
Asian	27
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	156
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

blood draw	521
diabetes management	280
doctor visit	1142
hospital care	275
inpatient care	276
lab tests	2015
preventive care	810
thyroid function tests	326
vaccines	199

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	11
Hispanic	13
Asian	22
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	101
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

blood draw	478
diabetes management	275
doctor visit	1010
lab tests	2105
preventive care	739
thyroid function tests	335
vaccines	137

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	41
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	155
blood draw	166
chemotherapy	155
diabetes management	55
doctor visit	219
hospital care	1433
inpatient care	1434
lab tests	393
minimally invasive procedures	309
preventive care	124
thyroid function tests	64

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	75
Hispanic	49
Asian	29
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	95
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	260
blood draw	142
chemotherapy	260
doctor visit	63
hospital care	5566
inpatient care	5567
minimally invasive procedures	819

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Lake In The Hills, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	10
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	167
blood draw	343
chemotherapy	167
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	37
diabetes management	190
doctor visit	611
hospital care	1652
inpatient care	1651
lab tests	1206
minimally invasive procedures	404
nursing home care	113
preventive care	515
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
thyroid function tests	195
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
vaccines	158
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD.

**Gender**
Female	302
Male	285

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	494
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	30
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	100
75 to 84	168
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	246

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	11
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Advocate Condell Medical Center

Loyola Medicine

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Genesis Health System

Advocate Health Care

NHCS PHYSICIANS INC

Ascension Saint Francis

METRO INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONSULTANTS LLC

Ascension Saint Alexius

Ascension Resurrection

Ascension Holy Family

Ascension Alexian Brothers

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Humana HMO Premier, Unicare PPO, Golden Rule, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, HealthLink PPO, Aetna Choice POS, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, Aetna EPO, First Health, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Union Health Services, Inc., HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HFN

Blue Advantage PPO

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

PHCS PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Cross PPO

AARP

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana HMO

Aetna

Humana HMO Premier

Unicare PPO

Golden Rule

Humana Platinum HMO

TRICARE Prime

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Humana

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

HealthLink PPO

Aetna Choice POS

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

Aetna EPO

First Health

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Aetna PPO

HFN EPO

Aetna HMO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Union Health Services, Inc.

HST Care Connect PPO

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross Community MMAI

Health Alliance Employee EPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

HST Care Connect EPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical Care PPO

Blue Precision HMO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aristides Paul Assimacopoulos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$212 Tresiba $104	Victoza $58	Saxenda $50
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$159 BREO $67	ANORO $48	INCRUSE $25	BEXSERO $18
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$128 STIOLTO $31	GLYXAMBI $26	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $23	OFEV $16	TRADJENTA $11	Other $22
Pfizer Inc.	$103 ELIQUIS $52	PREVNAR - 13 $24	ZYVOX $15	EUCRISA $11
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$95 XIFAXAN $69	XIFIXAN $26
Other	$658 Vesicare $62	ENTRESTO $53	Repatha $52	XARELTO $45	VIBERZI $38	Other $408

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,355

Biography

Dr. Aristides Assimacopoulos is a specialist in wound care and adult infectious disease. Areas of expertise for Dr. Assimacopoulos include diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension (high blood pressure). He appears to be in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more. He studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Assimacopoulos trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Dr. Assimacopoulos (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Greek. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Genesis Health System, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.