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Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab, MD

Pikeville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bou Malhab, Pulmonologist in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pikeville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bou Malhab is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bou Malhab’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bou Malhab’s office at (606) 218-3500.

    Is Dr. Bou Malhab board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bou Malhab speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bou Malhab typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bou Malhab 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. Bou Malhab. 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Black Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Coal Miner's Lung
    • CWP
    • Coalworker's Lung Disease
    • Anthracosilicosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J60: Coalworker's pneumoconiosis

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bou Malhab typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bou Malhab 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. Bou Malhab. 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:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 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
    • 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
    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Bou Malhab accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bou Malhab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 218-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bou Malhab accept in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Bou Malhab in Pikeville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bou Malhab's office located?

    Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab's Primary Practice

    911 Bypass Rd Bldg A

    Pikeville, KY 41501

    (606) 218-3500

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    Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab's Practice 2

    184 S Mayo Trl

    Pikeville, KY 41501

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

    Dr. Bou Malhab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144401472.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bou Malhab?

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

    What is Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab's specialty?

    Dr. Bou Malhab is a Pulmonologist near Pikeville, KY.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bou Malhab is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Hazard Arh Regional 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 Nisrine Bou Malhab accepting new patients in Pikeville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bou Malhab's office at (606) 218-3500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nisrine Bou Malhab?

    Please contact Dr. Bou Malhab's office at (606) 218-3500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab have?

    Dr. Nisrine Bou Malhab is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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