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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mclafferty, Pulmonologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Fred Mclafferty, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mclafferty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mclafferty’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mclafferty’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Mclafferty speak?
Dr. Mclafferty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mclafferty treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mclafferty 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. Mclafferty. 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:
- Lung Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung transplant
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
- Allergic Lung Inflammation
- Organic Dust Lung Disease
- HP Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J679: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does Dr. Mclafferty perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Mclafferty 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. Mclafferty. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Mclafferty accept my insurance?
Dr. Mclafferty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mclafferty accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Mclafferty in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mclafferty's office located?
What is Dr. Mclafferty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mclafferty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710341664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mclafferty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mclafferty
What is Dr. Fred Mclafferty's specialty?
Dr. Mclafferty is a Pulmonologist near Aurora, CO. 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. Contact Dr. Mclafferty to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fred Mclafferty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mclafferty is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Banner Wyoming Medical Center, Community Hospital - Grand Junction, CO 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 Fred Mclafferty accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Fred Mclafferty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fred Mclafferty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mclafferty's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fred Mclafferty?
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