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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sears, Pulmonologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Catherine Sears, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sears is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sears’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sears’s office at (317) 554-0000.
What languages does Dr. Sears speak?
Dr. Sears and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sears treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sears 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. Sears. 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
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sears perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Sears may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sears' office.
Does Dr. Sears accept my insurance?
Dr. Sears accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 554-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sears accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Sears in Indianapolis, IN 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cooperative Benefit Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Iowa Health System
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Virginia
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Where is Dr. Sears' office located?
Dr. Catherine Sears' Primary Practice
550 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 554-0000
What is Dr. Sears's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508913393.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sears?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sears
What is Dr. Catherine Sears's specialty?
Dr. Sears is a Pulmonologist near Indianapolis, IN. 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. Sears to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Sears affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sears is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?
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Is Catherine Sears accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Sears is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Sears offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (317) 554-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Sears?
Please contact Dr. Sears's office at (317) 554-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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