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Dr. Rajat Walia, MD

Phoenix, AZ

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walia, Pulmonologist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Rajat Walia, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Walia graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at University at Buffalo Program. Dr. Walia is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walia’s office at (602) 406-4000.

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

    • Residency: University at Buffalo Program

    • Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll, Delhi University | Butler University in Indianapolis

    What languages does Dr. Walia speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Walia treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Walia 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. Walia. 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:

    • Lung Transplant Aftercare
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Post-lung transplant care
    • Lung recipient follow-up
    • Lung transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    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:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Magnesium Levels
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hypomagnesemia
    • Magnesium Deficiency
    • Magnesium Imbalance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8342: Hypomagnesemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension

    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:

    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    • AAT Deficiency
    • Alpha-1 Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Post-organ transplant care
    • Organ transplant follow-up
    • Transplant recovery care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    What procedures does Dr. Walia perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Walia 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. Walia. 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:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
    • Lung Biopsy via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Pulmonary Stress Test
    • Lung Function Tests
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test
    • Lung Stress Test
    • 6-Minute Walk Test
    • Breathing Stress Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed

    Does Dr. Walia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 406-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walia accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Walia in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Easy Choice Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Walia's office located?

    Dr. Rajat Walia's Primary Practice

    500 W Thomas Rd Ste 500

    Phoenix, AZ 85013

    (602) 406-4000

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

    Dr. Walia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699710046.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walia?

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

    What is Dr. Rajat Walia's specialty?

    Dr. Walia is a Pulmonologist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Walia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rajat Walia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walia is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Abrazo West Campus 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 Rajat Walia accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Rajat Walia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajat Walia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walia's office at (602) 406-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajat Walia?

    Please contact Dr. Walia's office at (602) 406-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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