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Dr. Curtis Sather, MD

Dr. Curtis Sather, MD

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sather, Pulmonologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Curtis Sather, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sather completed his residency at Olive View-Ucla Medical Center. Dr. Sather is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sather’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sather’s office at (626) 304-4400.

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

    • Residency: Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Sather board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Curtis Sather, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sather speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sather treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sather 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. Sather. 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:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg Vein
    • Lower Extremity DVT

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Does Dr. Sather accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sather accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 304-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sather accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Sather 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 Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sather's office located?

    Dr. Curtis Sather's Primary Practice

    797 S Fair Oaks Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 304-4400

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    Dr. Curtis Sather's Practice 2

    14445 Olive View Dr

    Sylmar, CA 91342

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

    Dr. Sather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902902943.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sather?

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

    What is Dr. Curtis Sather's specialty?

    Dr. Sather is a Pulmonologist near Pasadena, CA. 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. Sather to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Curtis Sather affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sather is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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?

    Explore Pulmonologist with 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 Curtis Sather accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Curtis Sather is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Curtis Sather offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sather's office at (626) 304-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Curtis Sather?

    Please contact Dr. Sather's office at (626) 304-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Curtis Sather have?

    Dr. Curtis Sather is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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