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Dr. Mircea Badara, MD

Wethersfield, CT

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Badara, Pulmonologist in Wethersfield, CT?

    Dr. Mircea Badara, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Wethersfield, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Badara completed his residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Badara is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badara’s office at (860) 224-6266.

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

    • Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy

    Is Dr. Badara board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mircea Badara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Badara speak?

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

    • English

    • Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Badara typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Badara 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. Badara. 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 here.

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    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:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    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

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Badara typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Badara 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. Badara. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Flow Volume Loop Test
    • Lung Function Tests
    • Flow-volume loop
    • Pulmonary function test
    • Spirometry with flow-volume loop

    CPT Codes:

    • 94375: Respiratory flow volume loop

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Badara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Badara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 224-6266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Badara accept in Wethersfield, CT?

    Dr. Badara in Wethersfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Badara's office located?

    Dr. Mircea Badara's Primary Practice

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy

    Wethersfield, CT 06109

    (860) 224-6266

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    Dr. Mircea Badara's Practice 2

    533 Cottage Grove Rd

    Bloomfield, CT 06002

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    Dr. Mircea Badara's Practice 3

    2150 Corbin Ave

    New Britain, CT 06053

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

    Dr. Badara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801877865.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badara?

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

    What is Dr. Mircea Badara's specialty?

    Dr. Badara is a Pulmonologist near Wethersfield, CT.

    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. Mircea Badara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Badara is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, William W. Backus Hospital, Greenwich 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

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    Is Mircea Badara accepting new patients in Wethersfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Mircea Badara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mircea Badara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Badara's office at (860) 224-6266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mircea Badara?

    Please contact Dr. Badara's office at (860) 224-6266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mircea Badara have?

    Dr. Mircea Badara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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