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Who is Dr. Cristea, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Aura Cristea, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. She is board certified. Dr. Cristea is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cristea’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cristea’s office.
Is Dr. Cristea board certified as a Pediatric Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Aura Cristea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Cristea speak?
Dr. Cristea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Cristea treat?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Cristea 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. Cristea. 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:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Other Chronic Newborn Lung Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
- Other Perinatal Chronic Respiratory Diseases
- Long-term Lung Problems in Babies
- Persistent Newborn Breathing Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
- P278: Other chronic respiratory diseases originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
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)
What procedures does Dr. Cristea perform?
As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Cristea performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cristea. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Cristea accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cristea accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Cristea in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Belden
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Iowa Health System
Medicaid
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
State of Virginia
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Cristea's office located?
What is Dr. Cristea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cristea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477724862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cristea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cristea
What is Dr. Aura Cristea's specialty?
Dr. Cristea is a Pediatric Pulmonologist near Indianapolis, IN. A pediatrician dedicated to preventing and treating respiratory diseases in infants, children, and young adults. This specialist possesses in-depth knowledge of lung growth and development, assesses respiratory function in young patients, and is experienced in various invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Contact Dr. Cristea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aura Cristea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cristea is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus 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
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Is Aura Cristea accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Aura Cristea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aura Cristea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aura Cristea?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aura Cristea have?
Dr. Aura Cristea is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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705 Riley Hospital Dr # 4270
Indianapolis, IN 46202