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Dr. Ajay Pillai, MD
Darby, PA
39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pillai, Pulmonologist in Darby, PA?
Dr. Ajay Pillai, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Darby, PA. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Pillai completed his residency at Mercy Catheterization Med Center Inc. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office.
Where did Dr. Pillai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Catheterization Med Center Inc | MERCY CATHETERIZATION MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Jai-Hind College
What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?
Dr. Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Malayalam
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pillai typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pillai typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Pillai may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
What is Dr. Pillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376556043.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pillai
What is Dr. Ajay Pillai's specialty?
Dr. Pillai is a Pulmonologist near Darby, PA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ajay Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pillai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ajay Pillai accepting new patients in Darby, PA?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Pillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Pillai?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1503 Lansdowne Ave Ste 3007
Darby, PA 19023