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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Casal, Pulmonologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Roberto Casal, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Casal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casal’s office at (713) 792-6060.
What languages does Dr. Casal speak?
Dr. Casal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Casal typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Casal 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. Casal. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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. Casal typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Casal 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. Casal. 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 Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Casal accept my insurance?
Dr. Casal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Casal accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Casal in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Casal's office located?
What is Dr. Casal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Casal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619116167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Casal
What is Dr. Roberto Casal's specialty?
Dr. Casal is a Pulmonologist near Houston, TX.
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. Roberto Casal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Casal is affiliated with The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Roberto Casal accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Roberto Casal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roberto Casal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Casal's office at (713) 792-6060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roberto Casal?
Please contact Dr. Casal's office at (713) 792-6060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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