Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zahir, Pulmonologist in Valatie, NY?
Is Dr. Zahir board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Mehjabin Zahir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zahir speak?
Dr. Zahir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Bengali
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Zahir typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Zahir 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. Zahir. 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.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Zahir typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mehjabin Zahir may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Zahir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zahir accept my insurance?
Dr. Zahir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 613-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zahir accept in Valatie, NY?
Dr. Zahir in Valatie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Zahir's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Zahir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Zahir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Zahir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134367626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zahir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zahir