34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Imperial, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Maria Elena Imperial, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Imperial graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed her residency at Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Imperial is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Imperial’s office at (714) 966-7253.
Where did Dr. Imperial go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Imperial board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Elena Imperial, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Imperial speak?
Dr. Imperial and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Imperial typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Imperial 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. Imperial. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Imperial typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Elena Imperial may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Imperial's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Imperial accept my insurance?
Dr. Imperial accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 966-7253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Imperial accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Imperial in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
HealthSmart
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Imperial's office located?
What is Dr. Imperial's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Imperial's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659476984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Imperial?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Imperial
What is Dr. Maria Elena Imperial's specialty?
Dr. Imperial is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Fountain Valley, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Maria Elena Imperial affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Imperial is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Elena Imperial accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Elena Imperial is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Elena Imperial offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Imperial's office at (714) 966-7253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Elena Imperial?
Please contact Dr. Imperial's office at (714) 966-7253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Elena Imperial have?
Dr. Maria Elena Imperial is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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