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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waqas, Pulmonologist in Grand Blanc, MI?
Dr. Abi Waqas, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Grand Blanc, MI. He is board certified. Dr. Waqas is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waqas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waqas’s office at (810) 606-7902.
Is Dr. Waqas board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Abi Waqas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Waqas speak?
Dr. Waqas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Waqas typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Waqas 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. Waqas. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Waqas typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Waqas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Waqas. 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:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Waqas accept my insurance?
Dr. Waqas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 606-7902 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waqas accept in Grand Blanc, MI?
Dr. Waqas in Grand Blanc, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Waqas' office located?
Dr. Abi Waqas' Primary Practice
8220 S Saginaw St Ste 800
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 606-7902
What is Dr. Waqas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waqas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396988168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waqas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waqas
What is Dr. Abi Waqas's specialty?
Dr. Waqas is a Pulmonologist near Grand Blanc, MI.
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. Abi Waqas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waqas is affiliated with Ascension Genesys Hospital, Mclaren Flint, Ascension St. John Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital 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
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Is Abi Waqas accepting new patients in Grand Blanc, MI?
Yes, Dr. Abi Waqas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abi Waqas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waqas's office at (810) 606-7902 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abi Waqas?
Please contact Dr. Waqas's office at (810) 606-7902 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abi Waqas have?
Dr. Abi Waqas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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