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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokharel, Pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Saurav Pokharel, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Pokharel is fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokharel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokharel’s office.
What languages does Dr. Pokharel speak?
Dr. Pokharel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Nepali
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pokharel typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pokharel 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. Pokharel. 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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pokharel typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pokharel 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. Pokharel. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Pokharel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokharel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokharel accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Pokharel in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pokharel's office located?
What is Dr. Pokharel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811135379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokharel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokharel
What is Dr. Saurav Pokharel's specialty?
Dr. Pokharel is a Pulmonologist near Cincinnati, OH.
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. Saurav Pokharel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokharel is affiliated with Central Carolina Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Firsthealth Moore Regional 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 Saurav Pokharel accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Saurav Pokharel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saurav Pokharel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saurav Pokharel?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Pokharel
3199 Highland Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219