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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Liberator, Pulmonologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Cole Liberator is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Liberator is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liberator’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liberator’s office at (310) 378-8900.
What languages does Dr. Liberator speak?
Dr. Liberator and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Liberator typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Liberator 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. Liberator. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Liberator typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Liberator 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. Liberator. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 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
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. Liberator accept my insurance?
Dr. Liberator accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 378-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Liberator accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Liberator in Torrance, 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 Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Liberator's office located?
Dr. Cole Liberator's Primary Practice
3701 Skypark Dr Ste 200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-8900
What is Dr. Liberator's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liberator's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912261736.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liberator?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liberator
What is Dr. Cole Liberator's specialty?
Dr. Liberator is a Pulmonologist near Torrance, 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. Cole Liberator affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liberator is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Cole Liberator accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Cole Liberator is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cole Liberator offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liberator's office at (310) 378-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cole Liberator?
Please contact Dr. Liberator's office at (310) 378-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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