Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bender, Pulmonologist in Escondido, CA?
Where did Dr. Bender go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
Is Dr. Bender board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Bender, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bender speak?
Dr. Bender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bender typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bender 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. Bender. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bender typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Frank Bender may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Bender's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bender accept my insurance?
Dr. Bender accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 489-1458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bender accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Bender in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bender's office located?
Dr. Frank Bender's Primary Practice
1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 489-1458
What hospitals are Dr. Bender affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bender has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bender's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912015363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bender