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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokhrel, Pulmonologist in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Kiran Pokhrel, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Brockton, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pokhrel is fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokhrel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokhrel’s office at (508) 897-4761.
What languages does Dr. Pokhrel speak?
Dr. Pokhrel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Nepali
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pokhrel typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pokhrel 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. Pokhrel. 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:
- 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
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- 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:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Pokhrel typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pokhrel 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. Pokhrel. 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 and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Pokhrel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokhrel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 897-4761 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokhrel accept in Brockton, MA?
Dr. Pokhrel in Brockton, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pokhrel's office located?
Dr. Kiran Pokhrel's Primary Practice
1 Pearl St Ste 1500
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 897-4761
What is Dr. Pokhrel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokhrel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760764872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokhrel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokhrel
What is Dr. Kiran Pokhrel's specialty?
Dr. Pokhrel is a Pulmonologist near Brockton, MA.
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. Kiran Pokhrel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokhrel is affiliated with Boston Medical Center - South 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 Kiran Pokhrel accepting new patients in Brockton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kiran Pokhrel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kiran Pokhrel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (508) 897-4761 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kiran Pokhrel?
Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (508) 897-4761 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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