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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alimam, Critical Care Internist in York, PA?
Dr. Ammar Alimam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in York, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Alimam completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center. Dr. Alimam is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alimam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alimam’s office at (717) 851-2465.
Where did Dr. Alimam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center
What languages does Dr. Alimam speak?
Dr. Alimam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alimam treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Alimam 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. Alimam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Severe Sepsis
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Systemic Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alimam perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ammar Alimam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alimam's office.
Does Dr. Alimam accept my insurance?
Dr. Alimam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 851-2465 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alimam accept in York, PA?
Dr. Alimam in York, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Mpsers
Mutual of Omaha
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Alimam's office located?
Dr. Ammar Alimam's Primary Practice
2350 Freedom Way Ste 202
York, PA 17402
(717) 851-2465
What is Dr. Alimam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alimam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770542946.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alimam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alimam
What is Dr. Ammar Alimam's specialty?
Dr. Alimam is a Critical Care Internist near York, PA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Alimam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ammar Alimam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alimam is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Ammar Alimam accepting new patients in York, PA?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Alimam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ammar Alimam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alimam's office at (717) 851-2465 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ammar Alimam?
Please contact Dr. Alimam's office at (717) 851-2465 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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