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Dr. Mahmoud Moammar, MD

Dr. Mahmoud Moammar, MD

Fullerton, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moammar, Pulmonologist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Mahmoud Moammar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Moammar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moammar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moammar’s office at (859) 629-7145.

    Where did Dr. Moammar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Jordan University Science and Techology Faculty Of Med Irbid Jordan

    Is Dr. Moammar board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mahmoud Moammar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Moammar speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Moammar treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Moammar 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. Moammar. 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:

    • 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    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:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, 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

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    What procedures does Dr. Moammar perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Moammar 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. Moammar. 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 Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • 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
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    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
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Additional Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscopy (Needle Aspiration)
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
    • Bronchoscopic lung biopsy
    • Lung tissue sampling (bronchoscopy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 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
    • 31633: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
    • Lung tumor marker placement
    • Bronchial scope with guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple

    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 Volume and Airway Resistance Test
    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Body Plethysmography
    • Lung Volume Measurement
    • Airway Resistance Test
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Moammar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moammar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 629-7145 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moammar accept in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Moammar in Fullerton, 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

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Moammar's office located?

    Dr. Mahmoud Moammar's Primary Practice

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (859) 629-7145

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    Dr. Mahmoud Moammar's Practice 2

    12826 Victory Blvd Ste E

    North Hollywood, CA 91606

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    Dr. Mahmoud Moammar's Practice 3

    845 W La Veta Ave Ste 108

    Orange, CA 92868

    (714) 289-6552

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

    Dr. Moammar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952500696.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moammar?

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

    What is Dr. Mahmoud Moammar's specialty?

    Dr. Moammar is a Pulmonologist near Fullerton, 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. Moammar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mahmoud Moammar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moammar is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, UCI Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Mahmoud Moammar accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mahmoud Moammar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mahmoud Moammar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moammar's office at (859) 629-7145 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mahmoud Moammar?

    Please contact Dr. Moammar's office at (859) 629-7145 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mahmoud Moammar have?

    Dr. Mahmoud Moammar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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