Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laffey, Diagnostic Radiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Where did Dr. Laffey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Diagnostic Radiology | Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Laffey speak?
Dr. Laffey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Laffey typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Laffey 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. Laffey. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Laffey typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Laffey may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Laffey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Laffey accept my insurance?
Dr. Laffey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-8305 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laffey accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Laffey in Pittsburgh, PA 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)
Independent Health Association
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Premier
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Laffey's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Laffey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Laffey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Laffey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659346484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laffey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laffey