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Who is Dr. Meena, Pulmonologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Nikhil Meena, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Meena graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program. Dr. Meena is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meena’s office at (501) 364-1100.
Where did Dr. Meena go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: Butler University in Indianapolis
Is Dr. Meena board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Nikhil Meena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Meena speak?
Dr. Meena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Meena treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Meena 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. Meena. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
- Lymphadenopathy
- Swollen Glands
- Enlarged Glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
- R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
- Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
- Chest Lymph Node Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes
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:
- Larynx Narrowing
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngeal stenosis
- Narrowed voice box
- Airway narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- J386: Stenosis of larynx
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in windpipe, airways, or lung
- Bronchial Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Tracheal Disorder
- Lung tumor of uncertain nature
- Undetermined growth in respiratory tract
- Tracheal or bronchial growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D381: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
What procedures does Dr. Meena perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Meena 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. Meena. 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:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
- Additional Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscopy (Needle Aspiration)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
- Lung Biopsy via Scope
- Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- Bronchoscopic lung biopsy
- Lung tissue sampling (bronchoscopy)
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 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
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 31633: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Tracheal Stent Placement (Bronchoscopy)
- Bronchoscopy with Bronchial Valve Removal
- Bronchoscopy with Foreign Body Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
- Bronchial Stent Insertion
- Airway Stent Placement
- Tracheal Dilation and Stenting
- Lung Scope with Valve Removal
- Flexible Bronchoscopy (Valve)
- Fluoroscopy Guided Bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope to Remove Object
- Airway Foreign Body Extraction
- Flexible Bronchoscopy for Object
CPT Codes:
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
- 31631: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of tracheal stent(s) (includes tracheal/bronchial dilation as required)
- 31648: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with removal of bronchial valve(s), initial lobe
- 31635: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with removal of foreign body
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
- Vocal cord injection
- Laryngeal injection
- Voice box injection
- Therapeutic laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Voice Box Examination and Widening
- Direct laryngoscopy with dilation
- Larynx scope with widening
- Tracheoscopy with dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31528: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, initial
Also known as:
- Voice Box and Windpipe Widening
- Laryngoscopy with Dilation
- Tracheoscopy with Dilation
- Airway Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 31529: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; with dilation, subsequent
Also known as:
- Airway Stent Adjustment with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Tracheal Stent Revision
- Bronchial Stent Repair
- Airway Dilation and Stent Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 31638: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with revision of tracheal or bronchial stent inserted at previous session (includes tracheal/bronchial dilation as required)
Also known as:
- Removal of Pleural Drainage Catheter
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Removal
- Chest Tube Removal
- Pleural Catheter Excision
CPT Codes:
- 32552: Removal of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Esophagus Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
- Flexible esophagoscopy with biopsy
- Transendoscopic ultrasound biopsy
- Esophageal fine needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 43232: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s)
Does Dr. Meena accept my insurance?
Dr. Meena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 364-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meena accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Meena in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Medicare
NASA
State of Arkansas
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Meena's office located?
Dr. Nikhil Meena's Primary Practice
1 Childrens Way Ste 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1100
What is Dr. Meena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023232287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meena
What is Dr. Nikhil Meena's specialty?
Dr. Meena is a Pulmonologist near Little Rock, AR. 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. Meena to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nikhil Meena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meena is affiliated with UAMS Medical Center, Saint Mary's Regional Health System, St. Bernards Medical Center 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
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Is Nikhil Meena accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Nikhil Meena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikhil Meena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meena's office at (501) 364-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikhil Meena?
Please contact Dr. Meena's office at (501) 364-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nikhil Meena have?
Dr. Nikhil Meena is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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