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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alawawdeh, Hospitalist in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Firas Alawawdeh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Alawawdeh is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alawawdeh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alawawdeh’s office at (717) 270-7500.
What languages does Dr. Alawawdeh speak?
Dr. Alawawdeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alawawdeh treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alawawdeh 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. Alawawdeh. 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
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Alawawdeh perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Firas Alawawdeh may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alawawdeh's office.
Does Dr. Alawawdeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Alawawdeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 270-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alawawdeh accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Alawawdeh in Jamaica, NY 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
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Alawawdeh's office located?
Dr. Firas Alawawdeh's Primary Practice
8900 Van Wyck Expy
Jamaica, NY 11418
(717) 270-7500
What is Dr. Alawawdeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alawawdeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174012991.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alawawdeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alawawdeh
What is Dr. Firas Alawawdeh's specialty?
Dr. Alawawdeh is a Hospitalist near Jamaica, NY. 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. Alawawdeh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Firas Alawawdeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alawawdeh is affiliated with Wellspan Good Samaritan 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Firas Alawawdeh accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Firas Alawawdeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas Alawawdeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alawawdeh's office at (717) 270-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas Alawawdeh?
Please contact Dr. Alawawdeh's office at (717) 270-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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