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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lastra, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Alejandra Lastra, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lastra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lastra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lastra’s office at (312) 942-2788.
Is Dr. Lastra board certified in Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Alejandra Lastra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lastra speak?
Dr. Lastra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lastra treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lastra 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. Lastra. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- CSA
- Brain-Related Sleep Apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4731: Primary central sleep apnea
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Unspecified Muscle and Nerve Junction Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Myoneural Disorder
- Muscle-Nerve Problem
- Neuromuscular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G709: Myoneural disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Severe Obesity with Breathing Problems
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Morbid Obesity and Lung Issues
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Pickwickian Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E662: Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Hypersomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Unspecified Hypersomnia
- Different Types of Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4719: Other hypersomnia
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Lastra perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alejandra Lastra may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lastra's office.
Does Dr. Lastra accept my insurance?
Dr. Lastra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-2788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lastra accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lastra in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lastra's office located?
Dr. Alejandra Lastra's Primary Practice
710 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-2788
What is Dr. Lastra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lastra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366605776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lastra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lastra
What is Dr. Alejandra Lastra's specialty?
Dr. Lastra is a Pulmonologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Lastra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandra Lastra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lastra is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Alejandra Lastra accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Alejandra Lastra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandra Lastra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lastra's office at (312) 942-2788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandra Lastra?
Please contact Dr. Lastra's office at (312) 942-2788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alejandra Lastra have?
Dr. Alejandra Lastra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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