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Dr. Jose Basora, MD

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Basora, Pulmonologist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Jose Basora, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Basora graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Basora is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basora’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basora’s office at (214) 960-5681.

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

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | New York Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Basora speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Basora treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Basora 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. Basora. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • 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
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lobar Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Lobe Infection
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Severe Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Metabolic Acidosis
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Sudden Acidosis
    • Metabolic Acid Buildup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Does Dr. Basora accept my insurance?

    Dr. Basora accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 960-5681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Basora accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Basora in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Basora's office located?

    Dr. Jose Basora's Primary Practice

    221 W Colorado Blvd Ste 525

    Dallas, TX 75208

    (214) 960-5681

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    Dr. Jose Basora's Practice 2

    11212 State Highway 151

    San Antonio, TX 78251

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    Dr. Jose Basora's Practice 3

    800 E Dawson St

    Tyler, TX 75701

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

    Dr. Basora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669616066.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basora?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Basora's specialty?

    Dr. Basora is a Pulmonologist near Dallas, TX. 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. Basora to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose Basora affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Basora is affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Jose Basora accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Basora is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Basora offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Basora's office at (214) 960-5681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Basora?

    Please contact Dr. Basora's office at (214) 960-5681 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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