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Dr. Nirag Jhala, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jhala, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Nirag Jhala, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Jhala completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Allegheny Univ Hosps, Cytopathology; Allegheny Univ Hosps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Jhala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jhala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jhala’s office at (215) 707-4353.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Allegheny Univ Hosps, Cytopathology; Allegheny Univ Hosps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India

    Is Dr. Jhala board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nirag Jhala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Jhala speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jhala treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Jhala 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. Jhala. 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:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    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:

    • Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
    • Atypical Lung Cells
    • Lung Cytology Abnormal
    • Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Bronchopneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Bronchial pneumonia
    • Lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J180: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Growth of Unknown Type
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Thyroid tumor of uncertain nature
    • Thyroid lesion of uncertain behavior
    • Indeterminate thyroid mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D440: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C229: Malignant neoplasm of liver, not specified as primary or secondary

    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:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    What procedures does Dr. Jhala perform?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Jhala 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. Jhala. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    Does Dr. Jhala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jhala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 707-4353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jhala accept in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Jhala's office located?

    Dr. Nirag Jhala's Primary Practice

    3401 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    (215) 707-4353

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    Dr. Nirag Jhala's Practice 2

    195 Little Albany St

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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

    Dr. Jhala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770510729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jhala?

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

    What is Dr. Nirag Jhala's specialty?

    Dr. Jhala is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Philadelphia, PA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Jhala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nirag Jhala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jhala is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nirag Jhala accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nirag Jhala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nirag Jhala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jhala's office at (215) 707-4353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nirag Jhala?

    Please contact Dr. Jhala's office at (215) 707-4353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nirag Jhala have?

    Dr. Nirag Jhala is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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