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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uppal, Pulmonologist in Bridgeton, MO?
Dr. Praveena Uppal, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bridgeton, MO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Uppal is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Uppal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Uppal’s office at (314) 209-5180.
Is Dr. Uppal board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Praveena Uppal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uppal speak?
Dr. Uppal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Uppal typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Uppal 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. Uppal. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Uppal typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Praveena Uppal may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Uppal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uppal accept my insurance?
Dr. Uppal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 209-5180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uppal accept in Bridgeton, MO?
Dr. Uppal in Bridgeton, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Uppal's office located?
Dr. Praveena Uppal's Primary Practice
12255 De Paul Dr Ste 500
Bridgeton, MO 63044
(314) 209-5180
What is Dr. Uppal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uppal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871586156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uppal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uppal
What is Dr. Praveena Uppal's specialty?
Dr. Uppal is a Pulmonologist near Bridgeton, MO.
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. Praveena Uppal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Uppal is affiliated with Ssm Health Depaul Hospital - St. Louis, Springfield Memorial Hospital 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 Praveena Uppal accepting new patients in Bridgeton, MO?
Yes, Dr. Praveena Uppal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praveena Uppal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Uppal's office at (314) 209-5180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praveena Uppal?
Please contact Dr. Uppal's office at (314) 209-5180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Praveena Uppal have?
Dr. Praveena Uppal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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