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Dr. Sardar Babar, MD

Ocean Springs, MS

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Babar, Pulmonologist in Ocean Springs, MS?

    Dr. Sardar Babar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Ocean Springs, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Babar graduated from Aga Khan University. Dr. Babar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Babar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babar’s office at (228) 872-1951.

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

    • Medical School: Aga Khan University

    What languages does Dr. Babar speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Babar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Babar 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. Babar. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    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:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Lung Sarcoidosis', 'Pulmonary Sarcoidosis', 'Boeck's Sarcoid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D860: Sarcoidosis of lung

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    What procedures does Dr. Babar perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Babar 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. Babar. 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)
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 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])
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • 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
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Pulmonary Stress Test
    • Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
    • Lung Function Tests
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test
    • Lung Stress Test
    • 6-Minute Walk Test
    • Breathing Stress Test
    • Body Plethysmography
    • Lung Volume Measurement
    • Airway Resistance Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
    • 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance

    Does Dr. Babar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Babar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 872-1951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Babar accept in Ocean Springs, MS?

    Dr. Babar in Ocean Springs, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Babar's office located?

    Dr. Sardar Babar's Primary Practice

    3635 Bienville Blvd

    Ocean Springs, MS 39564

    (228) 872-1951

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    Dr. Sardar Babar's Practice 2

    2 Doctors Dr

    Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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    Dr. Sardar Babar's Practice 3

    15200 Community Rd

    Gulfport, MS 39503

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

    Dr. Babar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821194713.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babar?

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

    What is Dr. Sardar Babar's specialty?

    Dr. Babar is a Pulmonologist near Ocean Springs, MS. 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. Babar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sardar Babar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Babar is affiliated with Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Singing River Gulfport, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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 Sardar Babar accepting new patients in Ocean Springs, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Sardar Babar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sardar Babar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Babar's office at (228) 872-1951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sardar Babar?

    Please contact Dr. Babar's office at (228) 872-1951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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