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Dr. Carlos Sotelo, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sotelo, Pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Carlos Sotelo, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sotelo graduated from Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Facultad De Medicina Humana and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program. Dr. Sotelo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sotelo’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sotelo’s office at (215) 348-1310.

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

    • Residency: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Facultad De Medicina Humana

    What languages does Dr. Sotelo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sotelo treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sotelo 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. Sotelo. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • 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
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    What procedures does Dr. Sotelo perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sotelo 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. Sotelo. 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 and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • 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

    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])

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • 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

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Does Dr. Sotelo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sotelo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 348-1310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sotelo accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Sotelo in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Sotelo's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Sotelo's Primary Practice

    3401 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

    (215) 348-1310

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    Dr. Carlos Sotelo's Practice 2

    333 Cottman Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

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    Dr. Carlos Sotelo's Practice 3

    1650 Huntingdon Pike Ste 252

    Jenkintown, PA 19046

    (215) 947-6404

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

    Dr. Sotelo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508976838.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sotelo?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Sotelo's specialty?

    Dr. Sotelo is a Pulmonologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Sotelo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Sotelo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sotelo is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA, Riddle 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

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    Is Carlos Sotelo accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Sotelo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Sotelo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sotelo's office at (215) 348-1310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Sotelo?

    Please contact Dr. Sotelo's office at (215) 348-1310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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