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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aljishi, Pulmonologist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Wael Aljishi, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aljishi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aljishi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aljishi’s office.
Is Dr. Aljishi board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Wael Aljishi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aljishi speak?
Dr. Aljishi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Aljishi typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Aljishi 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. Aljishi. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Aljishi typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wael Aljishi may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Aljishi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aljishi accept my insurance?
Dr. Aljishi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aljishi accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Aljishi in Hickory, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aljishi's office located?
What is Dr. Aljishi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aljishi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316105489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aljishi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aljishi
What is Dr. Wael Aljishi's specialty?
Dr. Aljishi is a Pulmonologist near Hickory, NC.
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. Wael Aljishi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aljishi is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah, Atrium Health Pineville, Frye Regional Medical 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Wael Aljishi accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Wael Aljishi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wael Aljishi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aljishi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wael Aljishi?
Please contact Dr. Aljishi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wael Aljishi have?
Dr. Wael Aljishi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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