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Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ailawadi, Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ailawadi graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ailawadi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ailawadi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ailawadi’s office at (484) 934-1070.

    Where did Dr. Ailawadi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Thoracic Surgery

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

    Is Dr. Ailawadi board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ailawadi speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Ailawadi treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Ailawadi 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. Ailawadi. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    What procedures does Dr. Ailawadi perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Ailawadi 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. Ailawadi. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
    • Wedge Liver Biopsy
    • Surgical Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Does Dr. Ailawadi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ailawadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 934-1070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ailawadi accept in Allentown, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ailawadi's office located?

    Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi's Primary Practice

    2200 Hamilton St Ste 111

    Allentown, PA 18104

    (484) 934-1070

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    Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi's Practice 2

    325 N 5th St Fl 3

    Allentown, PA 18102

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

    Dr. Ailawadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558315101.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ailawadi?

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

    What is Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi's specialty?

    Dr. Ailawadi is a Surgeon near Allentown, PA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Ailawadi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ailawadi is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Maneesh Ailawadi accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ailawadi's office at (484) 934-1070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maneesh Ailawadi?

    Please contact Dr. Ailawadi's office at (484) 934-1070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi have?

    Dr. Maneesh Ailawadi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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