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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basit, Pulmonologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Mohammad Basit, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Basit graduated from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Queen's Hospital Center. Dr. Basit is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basit’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basit’s office at (718) 220-4210.
Where did Dr. Basit go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: New York Medical College
Residency: Queen's Hospital Center | Long Island Jewish Hospital
Medical School: Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Basit speak?
Dr. Basit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Basit typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Basit 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. Basit. 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:
- 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:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
- R400: Somnolence
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Basit typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohammad Basit may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Basit's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Basit accept my insurance?
Dr. Basit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 220-4210 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basit accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Basit in Bronx, NY 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Basit's office located?
Dr. Mohammad Basit's Primary Practice
2951 Grand Concourse Apt 1
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4210
What is Dr. Basit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295784445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basit
What is Dr. Mohammad Basit's specialty?
Dr. Basit is a Pulmonologist near Bronx, NY.
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. Mohammad Basit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basit is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus, Mount Sinai West 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mohammad Basit accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Basit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammad Basit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office at (718) 220-4210 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammad Basit?
Please contact Dr. Basit's office at (718) 220-4210 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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