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Who is Dr. Espeleta, Pulmonologist in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Vidal Espeleta, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Espeleta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Espeleta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espeleta’s office at (949) 521-7163.
Where did Dr. Espeleta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: De La Salle Univ - Dasmarinas, Phillippines
What languages does Dr. Espeleta speak?
Dr. Espeleta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Espeleta treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Espeleta 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. Espeleta. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does Dr. Espeleta perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Espeleta 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. Espeleta. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Espeleta accept my insurance?
Dr. Espeleta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 521-7163 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Espeleta accept in Laguna Hills, CA?
Dr. Espeleta in Laguna Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Espeleta's office located?
Dr. Vidal Espeleta's Primary Practice
24411 Health Center Dr Ste 560
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 521-7163
What is Dr. Espeleta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Espeleta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245327808.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espeleta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Espeleta
What is Dr. Vidal Espeleta's specialty?
Dr. Espeleta is a Pulmonologist near Laguna Hills, 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. Espeleta to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vidal Espeleta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Espeleta is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Vidal Espeleta accepting new patients in Laguna Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vidal Espeleta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vidal Espeleta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Espeleta's office at (949) 521-7163 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vidal Espeleta?
Please contact Dr. Espeleta's office at (949) 521-7163 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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