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Who is Dr. Liu, Pulmonologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Bert Liu is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Liu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liu’s office at (626) 486-0181.
What languages does Dr. Liu speak?
Dr. Liu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Liu typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Liu 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. Liu. 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 Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Other Diabetes with Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Diabetic Acidosis
- High Ketones in Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1310: Other specified diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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. Liu typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bert Liu may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Liu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Liu accept my insurance?
Dr. Liu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 486-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liu accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Liu in Pasadena, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Liu's office located?
What is Dr. Liu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437511607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liu
What is Dr. Bert Liu's specialty?
Dr. Liu is a Pulmonologist near Pasadena, 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. Bert Liu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liu is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, San Antonio Regional 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Bert Liu accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bert Liu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bert Liu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (626) 486-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bert Liu?
Please contact Dr. Liu's office at (626) 486-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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