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Dr. Ammar Ghanem, MD

Dr. Ammar Ghanem, MD

Rochester Hills, MI

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghanem, Pulmonologist in Rochester Hills, MI?

    Dr. Ammar Ghanem, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Rochester Hills, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghanem completed his residency at Robert Packer Hosp. Dr. Ghanem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghanem’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghanem’s office at (248) 651-6430.

    Where did Dr. Ghanem go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Robert Packer Hosp

    • Medical School: Damascus University College of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ghanem board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ammar Ghanem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghanem speak?

    Dr. Ghanem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ghanem treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ghanem diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ghanem. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD with Lung Infection
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • COPD Flare-up
    • COPD with Bronchitis
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J440: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Lobar Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Lobe Infection
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Severe Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight
    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6821: Body mass index [BMI] 21.0-21.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    What procedures does Dr. Ghanem perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ghanem performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ghanem. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Does Dr. Ghanem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghanem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 651-6430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghanem accept in Rochester Hills, MI?

    Dr. Ghanem in Rochester Hills, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • Citizens Rx

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Ghanem's office located?

    Dr. Ammar Ghanem's Primary Practice

    75 Barclay Cir Ste 205

    Rochester Hills, MI 48307

    (248) 651-6430

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    Dr. Ammar Ghanem's Practice 2

    1900 Columbus Ave

    Bay City, MI 48708

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    Dr. Ammar Ghanem's Practice 3

    1083 Suncrest Dr Ste B

    Lapeer, MI 48446

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    What is Dr. Ghanem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ghanem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528026424.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghanem?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghanem

    What is Dr. Ammar Ghanem's specialty?

    Dr. Ghanem is a Pulmonologist near Rochester Hills, MI. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Ghanem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ammar Ghanem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghanem is affiliated with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, McLaren Flint which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Ammar Ghanem accepting new patients in Rochester Hills, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Ammar Ghanem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ammar Ghanem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghanem's office at (248) 651-6430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ammar Ghanem?

    Please contact Dr. Ghanem's office at (248) 651-6430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ammar Ghanem have?

    Dr. Ammar Ghanem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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