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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alam, Specialist in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Rafiqul Alam, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Hazard, KY. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Alam graduated from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital Program. Dr. Alam is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alam’s office at (606) 487-8063.
Where did Dr. Alam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh | Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
What languages does Dr. Alam speak?
Dr. Alam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Alam treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Disorder
- Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Moderate Asthma
- Acute Asthma Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J45998: Other asthma
- J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Black Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Coal Miner's Lung', 'CWP', 'Coalworker's Lung Disease
- Anthracosilicosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J60: Coalworker's pneumoconiosis
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:
- 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Coughing Up Blood
- Cough
- Bloody cough
- Spitting blood
- Hemoptysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R042: Hemoptysis
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Does Dr. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 487-8063 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alam accept in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Alam in Hazard, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alam's office located?
Dr. Rafiqul Alam's Primary Practice
200 Medical Center Dr Ste 3B
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 487-8063
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 1891766101.
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. Rafiqul Alam's specialty?
Dr. Alam is a Specialist near Hazard, KY. Contact Dr. Alam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafiqul Alam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alam is affiliated with Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Rafiqul Alam accepting new patients in Hazard, KY?
Yes, Dr. Rafiqul Alam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafiqul Alam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (606) 487-8063 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafiqul Alam?
Please contact Dr. Alam's office at (606) 487-8063 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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