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Who is Dr. Velasquez Saldana, Pulmonologist in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Velasquez Saldana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Velasquez Saldana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Velasquez Saldana’s office at (718) 960-9000.
What languages does Dr. Velasquez Saldana speak?
Dr. Velasquez Saldana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Velasquez Saldana typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Velasquez Saldana 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. Velasquez Saldana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Velasquez Saldana typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Velasquez Saldana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Velasquez Saldana accept my insurance?
Dr. Velasquez Saldana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 960-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Velasquez Saldana accept in New Hyde Park, NY?
Dr. Velasquez Saldana in New Hyde Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Velasquez Saldana's office located?
Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana's Primary Practice
27005 76th Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(718) 960-9000
What is Dr. Velasquez Saldana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Velasquez Saldana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497196786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Velasquez Saldana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Velasquez Saldana
What is Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana's specialty?
Dr. Velasquez Saldana is a Pulmonologist near New Hyde Park, NY.
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. Saldana Velasquez Saldana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Velasquez Saldana is affiliated with Phelps Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University 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
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Is Saldana Velasquez Saldana accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saldana Velasquez Saldana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez Saldana's office at (718) 960-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saldana Velasquez Saldana?
Please contact Dr. Velasquez Saldana's office at (718) 960-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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