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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ajmal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ajmal typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saira Ajmal may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ajmal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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 Ste 301
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-1840
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Saira Ajmal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ajmal is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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