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Dr. James Caplan, MD

Dr. James Caplan, MD

Beverly Hills, CA

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Caplan, Pulmonologist in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. James Caplan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Caplan completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine. Dr. Caplan is fluent in English, German, Spanish, and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caplan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caplan’s office at (310) 385-3385.

    Where did Dr. Caplan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Pulmonary Medicine

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Caplan board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Caplan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Caplan speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    • Yiddish

    What conditions does Dr. Caplan treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Caplan 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. Caplan. 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:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Mild Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Mild Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Mild Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4531: Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Nicotine Addiction
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Vaping Addiction
    • Nicotine Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Does Dr. Caplan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Caplan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 385-3385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Caplan accept in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Caplan in Beverly Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Caplan's office located?

    Dr. James Caplan's Primary Practice

    250 N Robertson Blvd Ste 606

    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

    (310) 385-3385

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    Dr. James Caplan's Practice 2

    8700 Beverly Blvd

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

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    Dr. James Caplan's Practice 3

    8723 Alden Dr Ste 260

    Los Angeles, CA 90048

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

    Dr. Caplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992717037.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caplan?

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

    What is Dr. James Caplan's specialty?

    Dr. Caplan is a Pulmonologist near Beverly Hills, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Caplan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Caplan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Caplan is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Caplan accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Caplan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Caplan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Caplan's office at (310) 385-3385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Caplan?

    Please contact Dr. Caplan's office at (310) 385-3385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Caplan have?

    Dr. James Caplan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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