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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Insel, Critical Care Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Michael Insel is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Insel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Insel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Insel’s office at (520) 626-6380.
What languages does Dr. Insel speak?
Dr. Insel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Insel typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Insel 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. Insel. 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
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, 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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Insel typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Insel 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. Insel. 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:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
- CPET
- Cardio-respiratory fitness test
- VO2 max test
- Exercise stress test with gas exchange
CPT Codes:
- 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings
Also known as:
- Respiratory Flow Volume Loop Test
- Oxygen Uptake and Gas Analysis
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Flow-volume loop
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry with flow-volume loop
- Expired Gas Analysis
- VO2 Max Test (Clinical)
- Lung Oxygen Use Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94375: Respiratory flow volume loop
- 94681: Oxygen uptake, expired gas analysis; including CO2 output, percentage oxygen extracted
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Insel accept my insurance?
Dr. Insel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-6380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Insel accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Insel in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Insel's office located?
Dr. Michael Insel's Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 626-6380
What is Dr. Insel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Insel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164798161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Insel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Insel
What is Dr. Michael Insel's specialty?
Dr. Insel is a Critical Care Internist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Michael Insel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Insel is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Insel accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Michael Insel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Insel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Insel's office at (520) 626-6380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Insel?
Please contact Dr. Insel's office at (520) 626-6380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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