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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coufal, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nicole Coufal, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Coufal graduated from University of California and completed her residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. Dr. Coufal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coufal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coufal’s office at (858) 576-1700.
Where did Dr. Coufal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of California
What languages does Dr. Coufal speak?
Dr. Coufal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coufal typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Coufal 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. Coufal. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coufal typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Coufal may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Coufal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Coufal accept my insurance?
Dr. Coufal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 576-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coufal accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Coufal in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Coufal's office located?
Dr. Nicole Coufal's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-1700
What is Dr. Coufal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coufal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790079655.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coufal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coufal
What is Dr. Nicole Coufal's specialty?
Dr. Coufal is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Nicole Coufal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coufal is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Tri-City Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicole Coufal accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicole Coufal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicole Coufal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Coufal's office at (858) 576-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicole Coufal?
Please contact Dr. Coufal's office at (858) 576-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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