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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Najjar, Pulmonologist in Northlake, IL?
Dr. M Maher Najjar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Northlake, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Najjar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najjar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najjar’s office at (708) 345-8100.
What languages does Dr. Najjar speak?
Dr. Najjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Najjar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Najjar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. M Maher Najjar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Najjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Najjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Najjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 345-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Najjar accept in Northlake, IL?
Dr. Najjar in Northlake, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?
What is Dr. Najjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Najjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407875180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Najjar
What is Dr. M Maher Najjar's specialty?
Dr. Najjar is a Pulmonologist near Northlake, IL.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. M Maher Najjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Najjar is affiliated with Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital 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 M Maher Najjar accepting new patients in Northlake, IL?
Yes, Dr. M Maher Najjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. M Maher Najjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (708) 345-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with M Maher Najjar?
Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (708) 345-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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