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Who is Dr. Dudar, Pulmonologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Ahmad Dudar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dudar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dudar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dudar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Dudar speak?
Dr. Dudar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Dudar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Dudar 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. Dudar. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Dudar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmad Dudar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Dudar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dudar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dudar 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. Dudar accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Dudar in Long Beach, 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
Centene Corporation
Central Health
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dudar's office located?
What is Dr. Dudar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dudar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861832347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dudar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dudar
What is Dr. Ahmad Dudar's specialty?
Dr. Dudar is a Pulmonologist near Long Beach, 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. Ahmad Dudar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dudar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ahmad Dudar accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Dudar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Dudar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dudar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Dudar?
Please contact Dr. Dudar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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