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Dr. Ankur Ahuja, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahuja, Pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Ankur Ahuja, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (615) 849-9868.

    What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ahuja treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    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:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 849-9868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Ahuja in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • American Health Advantage of Tennessee

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?

    Dr. Ankur Ahuja's Primary Practice

    1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (615) 849-9868

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    Dr. Ankur Ahuja's Practice 2

    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 310

    Murfreesboro, TN 37129

    (615) 849-9868

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    Dr. Ankur Ahuja's Practice 3

    651 Dunlop Ln

    Clarksville, TN 37040

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

    Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912263005.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?

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

    What is Dr. Ankur Ahuja's specialty?

    Dr. Ahuja is a Pulmonologist near Tacoma, WA. 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. Ahuja to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ankur Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahuja is affiliated with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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 Ankur Ahuja accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Ankur Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ankur Ahuja offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (615) 849-9868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ankur Ahuja?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (615) 849-9868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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