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Dr. Asif Mehmood, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mehmood, Hospitalist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Asif Mehmood, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mehmood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehmood’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehmood’s office at (484) 884-9677.

    What languages does Dr. Mehmood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mehmood treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mehmood 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. Mehmood. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Orthostatic Hypotension
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Postural Hypotension
    • Dizziness on Standing
    • Drop in Blood Pressure When Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I951: Orthostatic hypotension

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Which procedures does Dr. Mehmood perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Asif Mehmood may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mehmood's office.

    Does Dr. Mehmood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mehmood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 884-9677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mehmood accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Mehmood in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Mehmood's office located?

    Dr. Asif Mehmood's Primary Practice

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Fl 3

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (484) 884-9677

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    Dr. Asif Mehmood's Practice 2

    42 N Main St

    Pittston, PA 18640

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    Dr. Asif Mehmood's Practice 3

    531 Mt Pleasant Dr

    Scranton, PA 18503

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

    Dr. Mehmood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457734923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehmood?

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

    What is Dr. Asif Mehmood's specialty?

    Dr. Mehmood is a Hospitalist near Allentown, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Mehmood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Asif Mehmood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mehmood is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Asif Mehmood accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Asif Mehmood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asif Mehmood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mehmood's office at (484) 884-9677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asif Mehmood?

    Please contact Dr. Mehmood's office at (484) 884-9677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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