Varun Halani
5899 Preston Rd, Suite 1104, 
Frisco, TX 

Overview

Dr. Varun Halani is a pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine physician and the founder of VitalAir Sleep and Lung Center in Frisco, Texas. He provides comprehensive care for adults 18 and older, including the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, lung nodules, chronic cough, shortness of breath and pulmonary infections. He also specializes in sleep disorders such as obstructive and central sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias and restless legs syndrome, including home sleep testing, CPAP management and evaluation for Inspire upper airway stimulation therapy. Dr. Halani completed fellowships in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Saint Louis University and in sleep medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, and previously served as an assistant professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is on staff at Medical City Denton. His patients appreciate that he takes time to explain each diagnosis, test result and treatment option clearly and respectfully. Dr. Halani speaks English, Hindi and Gujarati.

His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

Dr. Halani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Halani is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

A J Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre, Mangalore, India, 2012

Residency

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis (Internal Medicine)

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Sleep Medicine

Licenses

Medical License in TX
Medical License in MO
Medical License in IL
Medical License in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine/Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine

Fellowships

Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Medical City Denton

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati 
Hindi

Gender

Male

Awards

Caring Physician of the Year - Nominee, Saint Louis University Hospital (2020)
Physician of the Month, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (April 2020)
Quality Improvement Poster Presentation - 2nd Place, American College of Physicians, Missouri Chapter (2018)
Physician of the Month, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (August 2018)

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

VitalAir Sleep and Lung Center
5899 Preston Rd, Suite 1104, Frisco, TX 75034
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Halani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Asthma
Insomnia
Chronic Cough
Lung Nodules
Central Sleep Apnea
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy
Sarcoidosis
Restless Legs Syndrome
REM Behavior Disorder
Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Long Haul COVID
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Bronchitis
Asbestosis
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
Sleep Paralysis
Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)
Kleine Levin Syndrome
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pleural Effusion
Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

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What conditions does Dr. Varun Halani specialize in?

While Dr. Varun Halani is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in COVID-19, Pneumonia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

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Yes. Dr. Varun Halani has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like COVID-19. You can view a list of Dr. Varun Halani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Varun Halani accept my insurance?

Dr. Varun Halani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-807-7776 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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