Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qayum, Critical Care Internist in Gretna, LA?
Where did Dr. Qayum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Qayum speak?
Dr. Qayum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Qayum typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Qayum 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. Qayum. 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 Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Qayum typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Qayum 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. Qayum. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Qayum accept my insurance?
Dr. Qayum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 595-8310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qayum accept in Gretna, LA?
Dr. Qayum in Gretna, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Qayum's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Qayum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Qayum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Qayum's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qayum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679992549.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qayum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qayum