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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. He is board certified. 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 Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
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:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Which procedures does Dr. Firwana perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Belal Firwana may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Firwana's office.
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)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
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
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 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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