19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baqir, Pulmonologist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Misbah Baqir, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Baqir graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed her residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. She is a member of the Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley. Dr. Baqir is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baqir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baqir’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Where did Dr. Baqir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Catholic Medical Center | Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan | Allama Iqbal Medical College
Is Dr. Baqir board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Misbah Baqir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baqir speak?
Dr. Baqir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Baqir typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Baqir 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. Baqir. 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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vasculitis
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)
- Eosinophilic Disorder
- Blood Vessel Inflammation
- ANCA Vasculitis
- Angiitis
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
- Allergic granulomatosis
- Churg-Strauss vasculitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7782: Antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody [ANCA] vasculitis
- M301: Polyarteritis with lung involvement [Churg-Strauss]
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Vascular Disease
- Artery Disease
- Blood Vessel Disorder
- Circulatory System Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7789: Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Baqir typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Misbah Baqir may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Baqir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baqir accept my insurance?
Dr. Baqir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baqir accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Baqir in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Baqir's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Member
What is Dr. Baqir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baqir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639145048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baqir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baqir
What is Dr. Misbah Baqir's specialty?
Dr. Baqir is a Pulmonologist near Rochester, MN.
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. Misbah Baqir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baqir is affiliated with Southwest Health Center, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia, Mayo Clinic Health System In La Crosse, Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Misbah Baqir accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Misbah Baqir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Misbah Baqir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baqir's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Misbah Baqir?
Please contact Dr. Baqir's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Misbah Baqir have?
Dr. Misbah Baqir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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