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Dr. Alan Betensley, MD

Lake Forest, IL

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Betensley, Pulmonologist in Lake Forest, IL?

    Dr. Alan Betensley, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Betensley graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Betensley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Betensley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Betensley’s office at (405) 949-3349.

    Where did Dr. Betensley go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Betensley board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Betensley, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Betensley speak?

    Dr. Betensley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Betensley treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Betensley 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. Betensley. 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:

    • Lung Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Pulmonary Transplant
    • Lung Graft
    • New Lung
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z942: Lung transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • 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
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • 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:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    What procedures does Dr. Betensley perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Betensley 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. Betensley. 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)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Does Dr. Betensley accept my insurance?

    Dr. Betensley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 949-3349 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Betensley accept in Lake Forest, IL?

    Dr. Betensley in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Illinois

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Betensley's office located?

    Dr. Alan Betensley's Primary Practice

    1200 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100

    Lake Forest, IL 60045

    (405) 949-3349

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    Dr. Alan Betensley's Practice 2

    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 14-044

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    Dr. Alan Betensley's Practice 3

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

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    What is Dr. Betensley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Betensley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548329881.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Betensley?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Betensley

    What is Dr. Alan Betensley's specialty?

    Dr. Betensley is a Pulmonologist near Lake Forest, IL. 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. Betensley to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alan Betensley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Betensley is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 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 Alan Betensley accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Betensley is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Betensley offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Betensley's office at (405) 949-3349 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Betensley?

    Please contact Dr. Betensley's office at (405) 949-3349 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Betensley have?

    Dr. Alan Betensley is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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