18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garcha, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Garcha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, India
Is Dr. Garcha board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Puneet Garcha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Garcha speak?
Dr. Garcha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Garcha typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Garcha 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. Garcha. 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:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Garcha typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Garcha 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. Garcha. 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:
- 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:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Garcha accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 820-6856 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcha accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Garcha in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Garcha's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Garcha affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garcha has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Garcha's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881868883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcha