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Dr. Fatima Anjum, MD

Philadelphia, PA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Anjum, Pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Fatima Anjum, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Anjum is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anjum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anjum’s office at (516) 465-5400.

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

    • Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    Is Dr. Anjum board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Fatima Anjum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Anjum speak?

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

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Anjum treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Anjum 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. Anjum. 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Other Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Rare interstitial lung conditions
    • Uncommon lung scarring diseases
    • Other ILD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant Infection
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant Infection
    • Infection after Lung Transplant
    • Lung Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T86812: Lung transplant infection

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    What procedures does Dr. Anjum perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Anjum 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. Anjum. 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:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Anjum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anjum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 465-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Anjum accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Anjum in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Anjum's office located?

    Dr. Fatima Anjum's Primary Practice

    3401 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    (516) 465-5400

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    Dr. Fatima Anjum's Practice 2

    27005 76th Ave

    New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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

    Dr. Anjum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093971590.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anjum?

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

    What is Dr. Fatima Anjum's specialty?

    Dr. Anjum is a Pulmonologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Anjum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fatima Anjum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Anjum is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center 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 Fatima Anjum accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Fatima Anjum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fatima Anjum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anjum's office at (516) 465-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fatima Anjum?

    Please contact Dr. Anjum's office at (516) 465-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fatima Anjum have?

    Dr. Fatima Anjum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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