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Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi, MD

La Mesa, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Al-Janabi, Pulmonologist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Al-Janabi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Janabi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Janabi’s office at (619) 740-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Al-Janabi speak?

    Dr. Al-Janabi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Al-Janabi typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Al-Janabi 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. Al-Janabi. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Al-Janabi typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Al-Janabi 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. Al-Janabi. 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 with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Al-Janabi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Al-Janabi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 740-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Janabi accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Al-Janabi in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Al-Janabi's office located?

    Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi's Primary Practice

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 740-5000

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    Wright Bldg

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi's Practice 3

    6655 Alvarado Rd

    San Diego, CA 92120

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

    Dr. Al-Janabi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760773725.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Janabi?

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

    What is Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi's specialty?

    Dr. Al-Janabi is a Pulmonologist near La Mesa, 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 Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Al-Janabi is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Janabi's office at (619) 740-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mohammed Al-Janabi?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Janabi's office at (619) 740-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Al-Janabi's office located?

    Dr. Al-Janabi's offices are located in La Mesa, CA, Rancho Mirage, CA, and San Diego, CA.