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Ailda Nika, MD

4.3
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Rheumatology Services
Specialty: Rheumatology
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Phone: (312) 563-2800

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Rheumatology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
Rush Rheumatology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
1611 W Harrison St
Orthopedic Building
Suite 510
Chicago, IL, 60612

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(312) 563-2800
(312) 563-2075
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Rheumatology

Education and Training

West Suburban Medical Center - Internal Medicine
University of IL at Chicago Hospitals and Clinic - Rheumatology
University of Tirana

Clinical Expertise

Autoimmune disorders
Bone scan
Joint injections
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Associate Professor
View Dr. Nika, MD's Academic Profile

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.3
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.3
Provider discussed treatment options

4.3
Provider explained things clearly

4.3
Provider showed concern

4.3
Provider included you in decisions

4.3
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Everyone very polite
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
I would highly recommend them.They work very well as a team.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Was informative. She explained what I maybe suffering with.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Very good experience. Dr Nika is an excellent doctor. She worries about the health of her patients.
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Nika is very professional & informative.
5
A Patient at Rush - Nov 2025
The Best
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
Satisfied with my care team
5
A Patient at Rush - Sep 2025
Dr Nika is excellent