Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandez-Bussy, Pulmonologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Fernandez-Bussy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandez-Bussy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandez-Bussy’s office at (904) 953-2000.
Where did Dr. Fernandez-Bussy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina
What languages does Dr. Fernandez-Bussy speak?
Dr. Fernandez-Bussy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fernandez-Bussy treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Fernandez-Bussy 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. Fernandez-Bussy. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
- Bronchial Disorder
- Upper airway disease
- Nose and throat conditions
- Upper respiratory illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Fernandez-Bussy perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Fernandez-Bussy 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. Fernandez-Bussy. 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)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
- Bronchoscopy with Foreign Body Removal
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Stent Placement
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
- Bronchial Fracture Reduction
- Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
- Lung Scope to Remove Object
- Airway Foreign Body Extraction
- Flexible Bronchoscopy for Object
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
- Bronchial Stent Insertion
- Airway Stent Procedure
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Stent
- Tracheal/Bronchial Dilation and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 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])
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
- 31635: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with removal of foreign body
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
- 31636: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of bronchial stent(s) (includes tracheal/bronchial dilation as required), initial bronchus
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy During Bronchoscopy (Additional Lobe)
- Additional Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscopy (Needle Aspiration)
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Tissue Sample
- Lung Biopsy via Scope
- Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- Bronchoscopic lung biopsy
- Lung tissue sampling (bronchoscopy)
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 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
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31632: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 31633: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Fernandez-Bussy accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandez-Bussy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandez-Bussy accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Fernandez-Bussy in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Ecolab
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
ZF TRW
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Where is Dr. Fernandez-Bussy's office located?
Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 953-2000
What is Dr. Fernandez-Bussy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandez-Bussy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366527277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandez-Bussy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandez-Bussy
What is Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy's specialty?
Dr. Fernandez-Bussy is a Pulmonologist near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Fernandez-Bussy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandez-Bussy is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandez-Bussy's office at (904) 953-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy?
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