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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Umaru, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Umaru is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umaru’s office at (610) 402-1026.
Is Dr. Umaru board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Umaru speak?
Dr. Umaru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Umaru typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Umaru 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. Umaru. 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 with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Umaru typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Umaru may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Umaru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Umaru accept my insurance?
Dr. Umaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-1026 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umaru accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Umaru in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Risant Health
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Umaru's office located?
Dr. Samuel Umaru's Primary Practice
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-1026
What is Dr. Umaru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538480702.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umaru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umaru
What is Dr. Samuel Umaru's specialty?
Dr. Umaru is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Samuel Umaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Umaru is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Umaru accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Umaru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Umaru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Umaru's office at (610) 402-1026 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Umaru?
Please contact Dr. Umaru's office at (610) 402-1026 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Umaru have?
Dr. Samuel Umaru is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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