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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Makwana, Hospitalist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Vipul Makwana, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Makwana graduated from Maharaja Agrasen Medical College and completed his residency at Easton Hospital Program. Dr. Makwana is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makwana’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makwana’s office.
Where did Dr. Makwana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Easton Hospital Program
Medical School: Maharaja Agrasen Medical College
Is Dr. Makwana board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Vipul Makwana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Makwana speak?
Dr. Makwana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Makwana treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Makwana 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. Makwana. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Makwana perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vipul Makwana may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Makwana's office.
Does Dr. Makwana accept my insurance?
Dr. Makwana 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. Makwana accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Makwana in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Employers Health Options
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Makwana's office located?
What is Dr. Makwana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makwana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326035239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makwana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makwana
What is Dr. Vipul Makwana's specialty?
Dr. Makwana is a Hospitalist near Allentown, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Makwana to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vipul Makwana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makwana is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Vipul Makwana accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Vipul Makwana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vipul Makwana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makwana's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vipul Makwana?
Please contact Dr. Makwana's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vipul Makwana have?
Dr. Vipul Makwana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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