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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nawaz, Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Najma Nawaz, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nawaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nawaz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nawaz’s office at (570) 808-5942.
What languages does Dr. Nawaz speak?
Dr. Nawaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nawaz treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nawaz 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. Nawaz. 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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Nawaz perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Najma Nawaz may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nawaz's office.
Does Dr. Nawaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Nawaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-5942 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nawaz accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Nawaz in Wilkes Barre, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nawaz's office located?
Dr. Najma Nawaz's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 808-5942
What is Dr. Nawaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nawaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811550890.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nawaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nawaz
What is Dr. Najma Nawaz's specialty?
Dr. Nawaz is a Hospitalist near Wilkes Barre, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Nawaz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Najma Nawaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nawaz is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Najma Nawaz accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Najma Nawaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Najma Nawaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nawaz's office at (570) 808-5942 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Najma Nawaz?
Please contact Dr. Nawaz's office at (570) 808-5942 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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