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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brownstein, Pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Adam Brownstein, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brownstein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brownstein’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brownstein’s office at (310) 825-7921.
What languages does Dr. Brownstein speak?
Dr. Brownstein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brownstein treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Brownstein 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. Brownstein. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- 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
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Multiple Small Blood Clots in Lungs
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
- Multiple Minor Lung Embolisms
- Multiple Subsegmental PEs
- Many Small Lung Clots
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I2694: Multiple subsegmental thrombotic pulmonary emboli without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Brownstein perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adam Brownstein 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. Brownstein's office.
Does Dr. Brownstein accept my insurance?
Dr. Brownstein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-7921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brownstein accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Brownstein in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brownstein's office located?
Dr. Adam Brownstein's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-7921
What is Dr. Brownstein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brownstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164910949.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brownstein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brownstein
What is Dr. Adam Brownstein's specialty?
Dr. Brownstein is a Pulmonologist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Brownstein to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adam Brownstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brownstein is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Adam Brownstein accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Brownstein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Brownstein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brownstein's office at (310) 825-7921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Brownstein?
Please contact Dr. Brownstein's office at (310) 825-7921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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