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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shweish, Critical Care Internist in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Omar Shweish, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Brighton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shweish graduated from Istanbul Universitesi. Dr. Shweish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shweish’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shweish’s office at (406) 257-8992.
Where did Dr. Shweish go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Istanbul Universitesi
What languages does Dr. Shweish speak?
Dr. Shweish and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shweish typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shweish 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. Shweish. 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shweish typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shweish 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. Shweish. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Shweish accept my insurance?
Dr. Shweish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 257-8992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shweish accept in Brighton, MA?
Dr. Shweish in Brighton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Shweish's office located?
What is Dr. Shweish's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shweish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871908186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shweish?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shweish
What is Dr. Omar Shweish's specialty?
Dr. Shweish is a Critical Care Internist near Brighton, MA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Omar Shweish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shweish is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma 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
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Is Omar Shweish accepting new patients in Brighton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Omar Shweish is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Shweish offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shweish's office at (406) 257-8992 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Shweish?
Please contact Dr. Shweish's office at (406) 257-8992 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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