Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiesel, Pulmonologist in Lawrence, NY?
What languages does Dr. Wiesel speak?
Dr. Wiesel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wiesel typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wiesel 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. Wiesel. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wiesel typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shimshon Wiesel may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Wiesel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wiesel accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiesel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 756-9877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiesel accept in Lawrence, NY?
Dr. Wiesel in Lawrence, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wiesel's office located?
Dr. Shimshon Wiesel's Primary Practice
360 Central Ave Ste 113
Lawrence, NY 11559
(479) 756-9877
What hospitals are Dr. Wiesel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wiesel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wiesel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiesel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346629060.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiesel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiesel

