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Dr. Renuka Mapitigama, MD

Paramus, NJ

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mapitigama, Pulmonologist in Paramus, NJ?

    Dr. Renuka Mapitigama, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Paramus, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mapitigama is fluent in English, Italian, Sinhala, and Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mapitigama’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mapitigama’s office at (201) 444-1245.

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

    • Medical School: North Colombo Private Medical College

    Is Dr. Mapitigama board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Renuka Mapitigama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mapitigama speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Sinhala

    • Sinhalese

    What conditions does Dr. Mapitigama treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mapitigama 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. Mapitigama. 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:

    • 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Does Dr. Mapitigama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mapitigama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 444-1245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mapitigama accept in Paramus, NJ?

    Dr. Mapitigama in Paramus, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mapitigama's office located?

    Dr. Renuka Mapitigama's Primary Practice

    1 W Ridgewood Ave Ste 203

    Paramus, NJ 07652

    (201) 444-1245

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    Dr. Renuka Mapitigama's Practice 2

    30 Prospect Ave

    Hackensack, NJ 07601

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

    Dr. Mapitigama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225149693.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mapitigama?

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

    What is Dr. Renuka Mapitigama's specialty?

    Dr. Mapitigama is a Pulmonologist near Paramus, NJ. 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. Mapitigama to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Renuka Mapitigama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mapitigama is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Renuka Mapitigama accepting new patients in Paramus, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Renuka Mapitigama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Renuka Mapitigama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mapitigama's office at (201) 444-1245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Renuka Mapitigama?

    Please contact Dr. Mapitigama's office at (201) 444-1245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Renuka Mapitigama have?

    Dr. Renuka Mapitigama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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