29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leighton, Pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Where did Dr. Leighton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Thos Jefferson University Hospital | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
What languages does Dr. Leighton speak?
Dr. Leighton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Leighton typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Leighton 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. Leighton. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Leighton typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Leighton may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Leighton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leighton accept my insurance?
Dr. Leighton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 612-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leighton accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Leighton in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Leighton's office located?
Dr. Barbara Leighton's Primary Practice
3998 Red Lion Rd Ste 250
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 612-8500
What hospitals are Dr. Leighton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Leighton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Leighton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leighton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487751475.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leighton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leighton