Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Crown Point, IN specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
10855 Virginia Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.
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Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Allergy and Immunology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc from all over the web to help you find the right in Crown Point, IN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$22,599
XOLAIR $10,939 |
$11,660 |
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$11,312
PALFORZIA $11,312 |
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$9,227
DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $9,227 |
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$8,885
XOLAIR $6,010 |
$2,875 |
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$3,038
Odactra $124 |
Alternaria tenuis $28 |
$2,887 |
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$3,440
DUPIXENT $1,683 |
FASENRA $1,163 |
BioTherapeutics - GAMMAGARD-KIOVIG $105 |
RAGWITEK $88 |
Cinryze $75 |
Other $327 |
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Dr. Christina Ciaccio, MD, MSc has received 35 research payments totaling $237,375.
Dr. Christina Ciaccio is a medical specialist in pediatric allergy & immunology. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include immunodeficiency, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and asthma. Dr. Ciaccio appears to be in-network for Blue California, Aetna, CIGNA Plans, and more. Before completing her residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ciaccio attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Ciaccio is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.
