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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amalakuhan, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Bravein Amalakuhan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amalakuhan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amalakuhan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amalakuhan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Amalakuhan speak?
Dr. Amalakuhan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Amalakuhan typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Amalakuhan 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. Amalakuhan. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Amalakuhan typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bravein Amalakuhan may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Amalakuhan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Amalakuhan accept my insurance?
Dr. Amalakuhan 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. Amalakuhan accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Amalakuhan in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amalakuhan's office located?
What is Dr. Amalakuhan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amalakuhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053623512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amalakuhan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amalakuhan
What is Dr. Bravein Amalakuhan's specialty?
Dr. Amalakuhan is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Bravein Amalakuhan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amalakuhan is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bravein Amalakuhan accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Bravein Amalakuhan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bravein Amalakuhan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amalakuhan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bravein Amalakuhan?
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