NP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poponea, Critical Care Internist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Nicholas Poponea, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Poponea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poponea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poponea’s office.
What languages does Dr. Poponea speak?
Dr. Poponea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Poponea treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Poponea 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. Poponea. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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
Which procedures does Dr. Poponea perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Poponea may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Poponea's office.
Does Dr. Poponea accept my insurance?
Dr. Poponea 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. Poponea accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Poponea in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Poponea's office located?
What is Dr. Poponea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poponea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538579776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poponea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poponea
What is Dr. Nicholas Poponea's specialty?
Dr. Poponea is a Critical Care Internist near Scottsdale, AZ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Poponea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Poponea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poponea is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Nicholas Poponea accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Poponea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Poponea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poponea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Poponea?
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