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. Dr. Poponea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poponea’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Poponea typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Poponea typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Poponea may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Poponea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
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, Camc General Hospital, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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?
Please contact Dr. Poponea's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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