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Who is Dr. El Chami, Pulmonologist in Keene, NH?
Dr. Hala El Chami, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Keene, NH. Dr. El Chami is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Chami’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Chami’s office at (603) 354-5400.
What languages does Dr. El Chami speak?
Dr. El Chami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. El Chami treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. El Chami 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. El Chami. 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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic 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
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing 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
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. El Chami perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. El Chami 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. El Chami. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. El Chami accept my insurance?
Dr. El Chami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 354-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Chami accept in Keene, NH?
Dr. El Chami in Keene, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alstom
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Alaska
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Chami's office located?
What is Dr. El Chami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Chami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578859070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Chami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Chami
What is Dr. Hala El Chami's specialty?
Dr. El Chami is a Pulmonologist near Keene, NH. 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. El Chami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hala El Chami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Chami is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Brattleboro 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
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Is Hala El Chami accepting new patients in Keene, NH?
Yes, Dr. Hala El Chami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hala El Chami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Chami's office at (603) 354-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hala El Chami?
Please contact Dr. El Chami's office at (603) 354-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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