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Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz, MD

Palo Alto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Avdimiretz, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Avdimiretz is fluent in English and French, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avdimiretz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avdimiretz’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Avdimiretz speak?

    Dr. Avdimiretz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Avdimiretz treat?

    As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Avdimiretz 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. Avdimiretz. 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:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • 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 Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • CF
    • Mucoviscidosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E849: Cystic fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Having a Heart and Lung Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Cardiopulmonary transplant
    • Heart-lung replacement surgery
    • Post-heart and lung transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z943: Heart and lungs transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • PAH
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Does Dr. Avdimiretz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avdimiretz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avdimiretz accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Avdimiretz in Palo Alto, 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

    • California Water Service Group

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Avdimiretz's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    What is Dr. Avdimiretz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Avdimiretz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023728128.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avdimiretz?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avdimiretz

    What is Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz's specialty?

    Dr. Avdimiretz is a Pediatric Pulmonologist near Palo Alto, CA. 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. Avdimiretz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Avdimiretz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. 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

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    Is Nicholas Avdimiretz accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    No, Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avdimiretz's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Avdimiretz?

    Please contact Dr. Avdimiretz's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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