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Dr. Akmal Sarwar, MD

Dr. Akmal Sarwar, MD

Burlington, MA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sarwar, Pulmonologist in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Akmal Sarwar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sarwar graduated from Quaid-e-Azam Medical College and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New Rochelle) Program. Dr. Sarwar is fluent in English, Chinese, Creoles and pidgins, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarwar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarwar’s office at (781) 744-5100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sarwar?

    Dr. Akmal Sarwar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sarwar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Asthma, Pulmonary Hypertension, Sleep Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Burlington/MA community, Dr. Sarwar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (New Rochelle) Program

    • Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Bahawalpur, Pakistan | Islamia University / Quaid-E-Azam Medical College | Quaid-e-Azam Medical College

    Is Dr. Sarwar board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Akmal Sarwar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sarwar speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • Creoles and pidgins

    • English

    • French

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Sarwar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sarwar 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. Sarwar. 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:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
    • 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
    • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • PAH
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
    • CTEPH
    • Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
    • Long-term lung hypertension from emboli

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
    • I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Central Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • CSA
    • Brain-Related Sleep Apnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4731: Primary central sleep apnea

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Smoker's cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-term bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J410: Simple chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • CREST syndrome
    • Scleroderma
    • Systemic scleroderma
    • Limited scleroderma', 'CREST disease', 'Calcinosis Raynaud's Esophageal Sclerodactyly Telangiectasias

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M341: CR(E)ST syndrome

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Does Dr. Sarwar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 744-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarwar accept in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Sarwar in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other TPA

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sarwar's office located?

    Dr. Akmal Sarwar's Primary Practice

    41 Mall Rd

    Burlington, MA 01805

    (781) 744-5100

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    Dr. Akmal Sarwar's Practice 2

    1 Essex Center Dr

    Peabody, MA 01960

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

    Dr. Sarwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568568368.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarwar?

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

    What is Dr. Akmal Sarwar's specialty?

    Dr. Sarwar is a Pulmonologist near Burlington, MA. 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. Sarwar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akmal Sarwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sarwar is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & 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 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 Akmal Sarwar accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Akmal Sarwar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akmal Sarwar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (781) 744-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akmal Sarwar?

    Please contact Dr. Sarwar's office at (781) 744-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Akmal Sarwar have?

    Dr. Akmal Sarwar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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