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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assallum, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Hussein Assallum, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Assallum is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assallum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assallum’s office at (212) 939-2295.
What languages does Dr. Assallum speak?
Dr. Assallum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Assallum treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Assallum 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. Assallum. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Assallum perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Hussein Assallum may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Assallum's office.
Does Dr. Assallum accept my insurance?
Dr. Assallum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 939-2295 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assallum accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Assallum in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Assallum's office located?
What is Dr. Assallum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assallum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073883104.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assallum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assallum
What is Dr. Hussein Assallum's specialty?
Dr. Assallum is a Pulmonologist near New York, NY. 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. Assallum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hussein Assallum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assallum is affiliated with Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown 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 Hussein Assallum accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hussein Assallum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hussein Assallum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assallum's office at (212) 939-2295 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hussein Assallum?
Please contact Dr. Assallum's office at (212) 939-2295 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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