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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forbes, Pulmonologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Lindsay Forbes, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office.
What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?
Dr. Forbes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Forbes typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Forbes typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lindsay Forbes may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Forbes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?
Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Forbes in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
QuikTrip Corporation
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?
What is Dr. Forbes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366836256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forbes
What is Dr. Lindsay Forbes's specialty?
Dr. Forbes is a Pulmonologist near Aurora, CO.
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. Lindsay Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Uchealth Highlands Ranch 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 Lindsay Forbes accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Lindsay Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lindsay Forbes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Forbes?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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