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Dr. Bilal Safadi, MD
Merrillville, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safadi, Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Bilal Safadi, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Safadi is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safadi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safadi’s office at (219) 769-1746.
Is Dr. Safadi board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Bilal Safadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Safadi speak?
Dr. Safadi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Safadi typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Safadi 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. Safadi. 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Safadi typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Safadi 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. Safadi. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Safadi accept my insurance?
Dr. Safadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 769-1746 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safadi accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Safadi in Merrillville, IN 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Safadi's office located?
What is Dr. Safadi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457512816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safadi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safadi
What is Dr. Bilal Safadi's specialty?
Dr. Safadi is a Pulmonologist near Merrillville, IN.
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. Bilal Safadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safadi is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bilal Safadi accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Bilal Safadi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bilal Safadi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safadi's office at (219) 769-1746 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bilal Safadi?
Please contact Dr. Safadi's office at (219) 769-1746 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bilal Safadi have?
Dr. Bilal Safadi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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