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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lief, Pulmonologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Lindsay Lief, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lief is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lief’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lief’s office at (212) 746-4071.
What languages does Dr. Lief speak?
Dr. Lief and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lief typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lief 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. Lief. 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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, 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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Lief typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lief 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. Lief. 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 Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Lief accept my insurance?
Dr. Lief accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-4071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lief accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lief in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Peak
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lief's office located?
What is Dr. Lief's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902063332.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lief?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lief
What is Dr. Lindsay Lief's specialty?
Dr. Lief is a Pulmonologist near New York, 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. Lindsay Lief affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lief is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, St. John's Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion 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 Lindsay Lief accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lindsay Lief is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lindsay Lief offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lief's office at (212) 746-4071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Lief?
Please contact Dr. Lief's office at (212) 746-4071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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