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Dr. Ghassan Koussa, MD

Oneida, NY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Koussa, Pulmonologist in Oneida, NY?

    Dr. Ghassan Koussa, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Oneida, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Koussa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koussa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koussa’s office at (315) 361-7472.

    Is Dr. Koussa board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Koussa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Koussa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Koussa treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Koussa 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. Koussa. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    • AAT Deficiency
    • Alpha-1 Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    What procedures does Dr. Koussa perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Koussa 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. Koussa. 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 Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Chest Fluid Removal
    • Thoracic Paracentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 32554: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Koussa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koussa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 361-7472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Koussa accept in Oneida, NY?

    Dr. Koussa in Oneida, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • HealthComp

    • Hines Interests LTD Partnership

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Koussa's office located?

    Dr. Ghassan Koussa's Primary Practice

    600 Seneca St

    Oneida, NY 13421

    (315) 361-7472

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    Dr. Ghassan Koussa's Practice 2

    321 Genesee St Fl 3

    Oneida, NY 13421

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    Dr. Ghassan Koussa's Practice 3

    35 Riverside Dr

    Utica, NY 13502

    (315) 735-2294

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

    Dr. Koussa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730341421.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koussa?

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

    What is Dr. Ghassan Koussa's specialty?

    Dr. Koussa is a Pulmonologist near Oneida, NY. 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. Koussa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghassan Koussa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Koussa is affiliated with Wynn Hospital, Upstate University 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

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    Is Ghassan Koussa accepting new patients in Oneida, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Koussa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghassan Koussa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Koussa's office at (315) 361-7472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Koussa?

    Please contact Dr. Koussa's office at (315) 361-7472 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ghassan Koussa have?

    Dr. Ghassan Koussa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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