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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Combs, Pulmonologist in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Michael Combs, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Combs is currently affiliated with Mott Hospital. Dr. Combs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Combs’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Combs’s office at (586) 726-5566.
What languages does Dr. Combs speak?
Dr. Combs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Combs typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Combs 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. Combs. 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:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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. Combs typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Combs 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. Combs. 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 and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Combs accept my insurance?
Dr. Combs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (586) 726-5566 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Combs accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Combs in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Combs' office located?
What is Dr. Combs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Combs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144663501.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Combs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Combs
What is Dr. Michael Combs's specialty?
Dr. Combs is a Pulmonologist near Ann Arbor, MI.
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. Michael Combs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Combs is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson Methodist 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
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Is Michael Combs accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Michael Combs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Combs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Combs's office at (586) 726-5566 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Combs?
Please contact Dr. Combs's office at (586) 726-5566 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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