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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forbes, Pulmonologist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Jonathan Forbes, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (919) 350-7270.
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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Forbes typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan 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 (919) 350-7270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Forbes in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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 1174943153.
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. Jonathan Forbes's specialty?
Dr. Forbes is a Pulmonologist near Raleigh, NC.
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. Jonathan Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary Hospital, Duke University 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 Jonathan Forbes accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan Forbes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (919) 350-7270 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Forbes?
Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (919) 350-7270 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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