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Dr. Husam Najjar, MD

Sikeston, MO

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Najjar, Pulmonologist in Sikeston, MO?

    Dr. Husam Najjar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Sikeston, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Najjar graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Vincent Hospital Program. Dr. Najjar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najjar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najjar’s office at (573) 472-7702.

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

    • Residency: St Vincent Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Najjar board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Husam Najjar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Najjar speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Najjar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    What procedures does Dr. Najjar perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Najjar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Najjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 472-7702 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Najjar accept in Sikeston, MO?

    Dr. Najjar in Sikeston, 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

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?

    Dr. Husam Najjar's Primary Practice

    1019 N Main St

    Sikeston, MO 63801

    (573) 472-7702

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    Dr. Husam Najjar's Practice 2

    448 State Highway 248 Ste 160

    Branson, MO 65616

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    Dr. Husam Najjar's Practice 3

    601 Ogletree Dr Ste A

    Livingston, TX 77351

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

    Dr. Najjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154485381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najjar?

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

    What is Dr. Husam Najjar's specialty?

    Dr. Najjar is a Pulmonologist near Sikeston, MO. 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. Najjar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Husam Najjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Najjar is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, TX, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 Husam Najjar accepting new patients in Sikeston, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Husam Najjar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Husam Najjar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (573) 472-7702 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Husam Najjar?

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (573) 472-7702 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Husam Najjar have?

    Dr. Husam Najjar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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