Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buhr, Pulmonologist in Los Angeles, CA?
What languages does Dr. Buhr speak?
Dr. Buhr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Buhr typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Buhr 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. Buhr. 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:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- AAT Deficiency
- Alpha-1 Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
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:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Buhr typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Russell Buhr may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Buhr's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Buhr accept my insurance?
Dr. Buhr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-6553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buhr accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Buhr in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buhr's office located?
Dr. Russell Buhr's Primary Practice
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 365
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-6553
What hospitals are Dr. Buhr affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Buhr has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Buhr's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buhr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295059749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buhr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buhr