Dr. Shant Shirvanian, MD
Glendale, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shirvanian, Pulmonologist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Shant Shirvanian, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shirvanian is fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirvanian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirvanian’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shirvanian speak?
Dr. Shirvanian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shirvanian typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shirvanian 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. Shirvanian. 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 here.
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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
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:
- Abnormal Blood Gas Levels
- Blood
- Blood gas imbalance
- Irregular blood gases
- Blood gas disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7981: Abnormal blood-gas level
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shirvanian typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shirvanian 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. Shirvanian. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Shirvanian accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirvanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirvanian accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Shirvanian in Glendale, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shirvanian's office located?
What is Dr. Shirvanian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirvanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215213566.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirvanian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirvanian
What is Dr. Shant Shirvanian's specialty?
Dr. Shirvanian is a Pulmonologist near Glendale, 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 this Dr. Shant Shirvanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shirvanian is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale 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 Shant Shirvanian accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shant Shirvanian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shant Shirvanian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirvanian's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shant Shirvanian?
Please contact Dr. Shirvanian's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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