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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Arif Alam, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Alam completed his residency at Miami Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Alam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (804) 330-2013.
Where did Dr. Alam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Miami Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Jersey Shore Mc
Medical School: U Mundial Dominicana (Umd)- Esc De Med (World Univ) (Closed ) | Dominican World University (Umd) / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Alam board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Arif Alam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alam typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alam 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. Alam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alam typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arif Alam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Alam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 330-2013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Alam in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
What is Dr. Alam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245216548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alam
What is Dr. Arif Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Richmond, VA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Arif Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Hca Chippenham 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Arif Alam accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Arif Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arif Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (804) 330-2013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arif Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (804) 330-2013 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arif Alam have?
Dr. Arif Alam is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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