EverydayHealthLogo
HW

Dr. Howard Waksman, MD

Browns Mills, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waksman, Pulmonologist in Browns Mills, NJ?

    Dr. Howard Waksman, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Browns Mills, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Waksman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waksman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waksman’s office at (609) 893-6611.

    What languages does Dr. Waksman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Waksman treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Waksman 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. Waksman. 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:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    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:

    • 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:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Long-term Bronchitis
    • Persistent Bronchitis
    • Inflamed Airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J42: Unspecified chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    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

    Does Dr. Waksman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waksman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 893-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waksman accept in Browns Mills, NJ?

    Dr. Waksman in Browns Mills, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Waksman's office located?

    Dr. Howard Waksman's Primary Practice

    200 Trenton Rd

    Browns Mills, NJ 08015

    (609) 893-6611

    Get Directions

    Dr. Howard Waksman's Practice 2

    593 Cranbury Rd Ste 1A

    East Brunswick, NJ 08816

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Waksman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427050103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waksman?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Waksman's specialty?

    Dr. Waksman is a Pulmonologist near Browns Mills, 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. Waksman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Howard Waksman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waksman is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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 Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist with 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 Howard Waksman accepting new patients in Browns Mills, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Waksman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Waksman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waksman's office at (609) 893-6611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Waksman?

    Please contact Dr. Waksman's office at (609) 893-6611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Pulmonologist Near Browns Mills, NJ

    JS

    Critical Care Internist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Browns Mills, NJ
    JL

    Critical Care Internist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Browns Mills, NJ
    AM
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Browns Mills, NJ
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists