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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pakzad, Pulmonologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Nick Pakzad, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pakzad is fluent in English, Persian, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pakzad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pakzad’s office at (631) 444-2493.
What languages does Dr. Pakzad speak?
Dr. Pakzad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Polish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pakzad typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pakzad 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. Pakzad. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic 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
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pakzad typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pakzad 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. Pakzad. 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:
- 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Pakzad accept my insurance?
Dr. Pakzad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-2493 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pakzad accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Pakzad in Walnut Creek, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pakzad's office located?
Dr. Nick Pakzad's Primary Practice
2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(631) 444-2493
What is Dr. Pakzad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pakzad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316280555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pakzad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pakzad
What is Dr. Nick Pakzad's specialty?
Dr. Pakzad is a Pulmonologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
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. Nick Pakzad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pakzad is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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 Nick Pakzad accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nick Pakzad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nick Pakzad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pakzad's office at (631) 444-2493 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nick Pakzad?
Please contact Dr. Pakzad's office at (631) 444-2493 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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