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Dr. Birendra Amgai, MD

Scranton, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amgai, Hospitalist in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Birendra Amgai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Amgai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amgai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amgai’s office at (570) 703-8731.

    What languages does Dr. Amgai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amgai typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Amgai 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. Amgai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Amgai typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Birendra Amgai may include:

    Please contact Dr. Amgai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Amgai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amgai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-8731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amgai accept in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Amgai in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Amgai's office located?

    Dr. Birendra Amgai's Primary Practice

    1800 Mulberry St

    Scranton, PA 18510

    (570) 703-8731

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    Dr. Birendra Amgai's Practice 2

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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

    Dr. Amgai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124541115.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amgai?

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

    What is Dr. Birendra Amgai's specialty?

    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 Dr. Birendra Amgai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amgai is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Wayne Memorial Hospital 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 Dr. Birendra Amgai accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Birendra Amgai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Birendra Amgai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amgai's office at (570) 703-8731 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Birendra Amgai?

    Please contact Dr. Amgai's office at (570) 703-8731 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Amgai's office located?

    Dr. Amgai's offices are located in Scranton, PA and Danville, PA.