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Dr. Saira Ajmal, MD

Oak Lawn, IL

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    Who is Dr. Ajmal, Infectious Disease Specialist in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. Saira Ajmal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL. She is board certified. Dr. Ajmal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ajmal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ajmal’s office at (708) 684-1840.

    What languages does Dr. Ajmal speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ajmal treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ajmal 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. Ajmal. 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:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Abscess
    • Gut Abscess
    • Abdominal Abscess

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K630: Abscess of intestine

    Which procedures does Dr. Ajmal perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Ajmal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ajmal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 684-1840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ajmal accept in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. Ajmal in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Ajmal's office located?

    Dr. Saira Ajmal's Primary Practice

    4440 W 95th St

    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    (708) 684-1840

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

    Dr. Ajmal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275962672.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ajmal?

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

    What is Dr. Saira Ajmal's specialty?

    Dr. Ajmal is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Oak Lawn, IL.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Ajmal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Saira Ajmal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ajmal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate Christ Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Saira Ajmal accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Saira Ajmal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saira Ajmal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ajmal's office at (708) 684-1840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Saira Ajmal?

    Please contact Dr. Ajmal's office at (708) 684-1840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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