Dr. Samia Usman

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Usman, Hospitalist in Allentown, PA?

Dr. Samia Usman is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Usman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Usman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Usman’s office at (610) 402-5369.

What languages does Dr. Usman speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Usman typically treat?

As a Hospitalist, Dr. Usman 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. Usman. 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:

COPD Flare-Up
COPD
COPD Exacerbation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
Worsening COPD
COPD Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

Also known as:

Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Usman typically perform?

As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Samia Usman may include:

Hospital Visit

Please contact Dr. Usman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Usman accept my insurance?

Dr. Usman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-5369 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Usman accept in Allentown, PA?

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

Top Insurances

Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System

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Where is Dr. Usman's office located?

Dr. Samia Usman's Primary Practice

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-5369

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Dr. Samia Usman's Practice 2

111 E 210th St

Bronx, NY 10467

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What hospitals are Dr. Usman affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Usman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street,Pottsville, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie,Macungie, PA

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Gilbertsville,Gilbertsville, PA

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

Dr. Usman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427639103.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Usman?

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

What is Dr. Samia Usman's specialty?

Dr. Usman is a Hospitalist near Allentown, PA.

What does a Hospitalist do?

Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

Is Dr. Samia Usman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Usman is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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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