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Dr. Irfan Waheed, MD

Bowling Green, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waheed, Pulmonologist in Bowling Green, KY?

    Dr. Irfan Waheed, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Waheed graduated from Punjab Medical College and completed his residency at Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program. Dr. Waheed is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waheed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waheed’s office at (270) 384-4764.

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

    • Residency: Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program

    • Medical School: Punjab Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Waheed speak?

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

    • English

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Waheed treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Waheed 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. Waheed. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    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:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Respiratory cancer screening
    • Pulmonary cancer check
    • Lung tumor screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Does Dr. Waheed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waheed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 384-4764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waheed accept in Bowling Green, KY?

    Dr. Waheed in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waheed's office located?

    Dr. Irfan Waheed's Primary Practice

    421 US 31W Byp

    Bowling Green, KY 42101

    (270) 384-4764

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    Dr. Irfan Waheed's Practice 2

    466 Burnley Rd

    Scottsville, KY 42164

    (270) 622-9636

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    Dr. Irfan Waheed's Practice 3

    723 Burkesville Rd

    Albany, KY 42602

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

    Dr. Waheed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841588381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waheed?

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

    What is Dr. Irfan Waheed's specialty?

    Dr. Waheed is a Pulmonologist near Bowling Green, KY. 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. Waheed to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Irfan Waheed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waheed is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Commonwealth Regional Specialty 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 Irfan Waheed accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Irfan Waheed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Irfan Waheed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waheed's office at (270) 384-4764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Irfan Waheed?

    Please contact Dr. Waheed's office at (270) 384-4764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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