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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Arastu, Hospitalist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Asad Arastu is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Arastu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arastu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arastu’s office at (503) 494-8211.
What languages does Dr. Arastu speak?
Dr. Arastu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Arastu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Arastu 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. Arastu. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, 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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Arastu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Asad Arastu may include:
Please contact Dr. Arastu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Arastu accept my insurance?
Dr. Arastu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 494-8211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arastu accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Arastu in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Arastu's office located?
What is Dr. Arastu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arastu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477015527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arastu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arastu
What is Dr. Asad Arastu's specialty?
Dr. Arastu is a Hospitalist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Asad Arastu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arastu is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Temple University Hospital, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Asad Arastu accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Asad Arastu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asad Arastu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arastu's office at (503) 494-8211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asad Arastu?
Please contact Dr. Arastu's office at (503) 494-8211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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