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Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD

Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD

Shelby Township, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franco-Elizondo, Pulmonologist in Shelby Township, MI?

    Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Shelby Township, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Franco-Elizondo is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco-Elizondo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco-Elizondo’s office.

    Is Dr. Franco-Elizondo board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Franco-Elizondo speak?

    Dr. Franco-Elizondo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Franco-Elizondo treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Franco-Elizondo 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. Franco-Elizondo. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Does Dr. Franco-Elizondo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franco-Elizondo 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. Franco-Elizondo accept in Shelby Township, MI?

    Dr. Franco-Elizondo in Shelby Township, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Citizens Rx

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Franco-Elizondo's office located?

    Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo's Primary Practice

    50505 Schoenherr Rd Ste 290

    Shelby Township, MI 48315

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    Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo's Practice 2

    22201 Moross Rd Ste 50

    Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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    Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo's Practice 3

    22201 Moross Rd Ste 50

    Detroit, MI 48236

    (313) 343-7774

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

    Dr. Franco-Elizondo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225297559.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco-Elizondo?

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

    What is Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo's specialty?

    Dr. Franco-Elizondo is a Pulmonologist near Shelby Township, MI. 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. Franco-Elizondo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franco-Elizondo is affiliated with Ascension St. John Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

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    Is Rene Franco-Elizondo accepting new patients in Shelby Township, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franco-Elizondo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rene Franco-Elizondo?

    Please contact Dr. Franco-Elizondo's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo have?

    Dr. Rene Franco-Elizondo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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