Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albores, Pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Albores is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albores’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albores’s office at (864) 725-3350.
Is Dr. Albores board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Albores speak?
Dr. Albores and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Albores typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Albores 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. Albores. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Albores typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Albores 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. Albores. 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 with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Albores accept my insurance?
Dr. Albores accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 725-3350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albores accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Albores in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Albores' office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores' Primary Practice
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(864) 725-3350
What is Dr. Albores's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Albores's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497917405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Albores?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Albores
What is Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores's specialty?
Dr. Albores is a Pulmonologist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Albores is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Uw Medical Center - Montlake 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 Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Albores's office at (864) 725-3350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores?
Please contact Dr. Albores's office at (864) 725-3350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores have?
Dr. Jeffrey Mauruss Clettus Albores is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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