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Dr. Numan Arafat, MD

McAllen, TX

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Arafat, Pulmonologist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Numan Arafat, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Arafat graduated from University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Arafat is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arafat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arafat’s office.

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

    • Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Arafat speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Arafat treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Arafat 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. Arafat. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pulmonary Edema
    • Lung Disease
    • Sudden Fluid in Lungs
    • Acute Lung Congestion
    • Flash Pulmonary Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J810: Acute pulmonary edema

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
    • Atherosclerosis in grafts
    • Silent coronary artery disease in grafts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Does Dr. Arafat accept my insurance?

    Dr. Arafat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Arafat accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Arafat in McAllen, TX 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Prominence Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Arafat's office located?

    Dr. Numan Arafat's Primary Practice

    1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 12

    McAllen, TX 78503

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    Dr. Numan Arafat's Practice 2

    500 E Ridge Rd Ste 202

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (956) 686-5410

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

    Dr. Arafat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043210396.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arafat?

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

    What is Dr. Numan Arafat's specialty?

    Dr. Arafat is a Pulmonologist near McAllen, TX. 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. Arafat to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Numan Arafat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Arafat is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health, Mission 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 Numan Arafat accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Numan Arafat is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Numan Arafat offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Arafat's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Numan Arafat?

    Please contact Dr. Arafat's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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