Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chavko, Pulmonologist in Bangor, ME?
Where did Dr. Chavko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University at Buffalo Program
Medical School: Masarykova Univerzita LÈkarsk· Fakulta
Is Dr. Chavko board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Chavko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chavko speak?
Dr. Chavko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chavko typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chavko 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. Chavko. 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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chavko typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chavko 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. Chavko. 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:
- 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
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:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Chavko accept my insurance?
Dr. Chavko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 942-6096 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chavko accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Chavko in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
The Health Plan of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Chavko's office located?
Dr. Robert Chavko's Primary Practice
417 State St Ste 400
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 942-6096
What hospitals are Dr. Chavko affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chavko has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chavko's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chavko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932147394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavko