SAHIL VIRDI M.D.
NPI 1528415130
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Bronx, NY

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This procedure involves the use of a special camera, called an endoscope, and computer technology to create real-time images of your lung airways. This helps doctors navigate through your lungs accurately, aiding in diagnosis or treatment.

A lung biopsy is a procedure where a small piece of lung tissue is taken for testing. An endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, is used. It's inserted through the mouth or nose, down the windpipe, and into one lobe of the lung.

A needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, or lung involves using a thin, flexible tube with a camera (endoscope) to access and collect tissue samples. This procedure helps doctors diagnose lung conditions or diseases effectively and safely.

This procedure involves using a specialized instrument, called an endoscope, to examine the lung airways. An ultrasound is also used to get a clearer image of any growths. If necessary, the doctor can perform procedures to diagnose or treat these growths.