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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bass, Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Margarita Bass, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Bass is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bass’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bass’s office.
Where did Dr. Bass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bass speak?
Dr. Bass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bass typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bass 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. Bass. 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 here.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bass typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bass 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. Bass. 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 here.
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. Bass accept my insurance?
Dr. Bass 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. Bass accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Bass in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bass' office located?
What is Dr. Bass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194929356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bass
What is Dr. Margarita Bass's specialty?
Dr. Bass is a Pulmonologist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Margarita Bass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bass is affiliated with Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 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
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Is Margarita Bass accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Margarita Bass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margarita Bass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bass's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margarita Bass?
Please contact Dr. Bass's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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