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Dr. Wael Tello, MD

Dr. Wael Tello, MD

Lubbock, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tello, Pulmonologist in Lubbock, TX?

    Dr. Wael Tello, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Tello graduated from Damascus University Medical School and completed his residency at Howard University College of Medicine,Washington, Dc, United States. Dr. Tello is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tello’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tello’s office at (806) 771-5864.

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

    • Fellowship: Texas A&M/Scott and White Memorial Hospital

    • Residency: Howard University College of Medicine,Washington, Dc, United States | Texas A&M/Scott and White Memorial Hospital

    • Medical School: Damascus University Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Tello speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tello treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Tello 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. Tello. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • History of COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Past COVID-19 Infection
    • Previous Coronavirus Disease
    • Long COVID
    • Post-COVID Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8616: Personal history of COVID-19

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Long COVID
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Post-COVID Syndrome
    • Long-Haul COVID
    • Chronic COVID

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Does Dr. Tello accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 771-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tello accept in Lubbock, TX?

    Dr. Tello in Lubbock, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tello's office located?

    Dr. Wael Tello's Primary Practice

    4407 6th St

    Lubbock, TX 79416

    (806) 771-5864

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

    Dr. Tello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336138577.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tello?

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

    What is Dr. Wael Tello's specialty?

    Dr. Tello is a Pulmonologist near Lubbock, 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. Tello to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wael Tello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tello is affiliated with Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital, Grace Surgical Hospital, University Medical Center-Lubbock 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 Wael Tello accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Wael Tello is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wael Tello offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tello's office at (806) 771-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wael Tello?

    Please contact Dr. Tello's office at (806) 771-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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