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Dr. Belal Firwana, MD

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Firwana, Medical Oncologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Belal Firwana, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Firwana is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Firwana’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Firwana’s office at (270) 444-3930.

    What languages does Dr. Firwana speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Firwana treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Firwana 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. Firwana. 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:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • High Platelet Count
    • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
    • Essential Thrombocythemia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Immune thrombocytopenia
    • Essential thrombocythemia
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder
    • Thrombocytosis
    • Elevated platelet count
    • Too many platelets
    • ITP
    • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
    • ET
    • Primary Thrombocythemia
    • Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
    • D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
    • D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
    • D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Firwana perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Firwana 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. Firwana. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Firwana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Firwana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 444-3930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Firwana accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Firwana in Saint Louis, MO 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

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Firwana's office located?

    Dr. Belal Firwana's Primary Practice

    3015 N Ballas Rd

    Saint Louis, MO 63131

    (270) 444-3930

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    Dr. Belal Firwana's Practice 2

    2501 Kentucky Ave

    Paducah, KY 42003

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    Dr. Belal Firwana's Practice 3

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd

    Owensboro, KY 42303

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

    Dr. Firwana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639424211.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Firwana?

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

    What is Dr. Belal Firwana's specialty?

    Dr. Firwana is a Medical Oncologist near Saint Louis, MO. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Firwana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Belal Firwana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Firwana is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters 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 Belal Firwana accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Belal Firwana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Belal Firwana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Firwana's office at (270) 444-3930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Belal Firwana?

    Please contact Dr. Firwana's office at (270) 444-3930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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