Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kleerup, Pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Eric Kleerup, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kleerup completed his residency at Va Med Ctr. Dr. Kleerup is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kleerup’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kleerup’s office.
Where did Dr. Kleerup go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pulmonary & Crit Care Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: Va Med Ctr | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kleerup speak?
Dr. Kleerup and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kleerup treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Kleerup 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. Kleerup. 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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- CVA
- Asthma with Cough
- Chronic Cough Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45991: Cough variant asthma
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Vocal Cord Disorder
- Throat Disorder
- Voice Disorder
- Voice problems
- Vocal fold issues
- Throat conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Which procedures does Dr. Kleerup perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Kleerup may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kleerup's office.
Does Dr. Kleerup accept my insurance?
Dr. Kleerup 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. Kleerup accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kleerup in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kleerup's office located?
Dr. Eric Kleerup's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
What is Dr. Kleerup's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kleerup's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215956636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kleerup?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kleerup
What is Dr. Eric Kleerup's specialty?
Dr. Kleerup is a Pulmonologist near Santa Monica, 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. Kleerup to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Kleerup affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kleerup is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Eric Kleerup accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kleerup is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Kleerup offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kleerup's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Kleerup?
Please contact Dr. Kleerup's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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