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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amubieya, Pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Olawale Amubieya, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amubieya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amubieya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amubieya’s office at (310) 449-0939.
What languages does Dr. Amubieya speak?
Dr. Amubieya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Amubieya typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Amubieya 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. Amubieya. 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 Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Amubieya typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Amubieya 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. Amubieya. 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:
- 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. Amubieya accept my insurance?
Dr. Amubieya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 449-0939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amubieya accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Amubieya in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amubieya's office located?
Dr. Olawale Amubieya's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 449-0939
What is Dr. Amubieya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amubieya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881039238.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amubieya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amubieya
What is Dr. Olawale Amubieya's specialty?
Dr. Amubieya is a Pulmonologist near Santa Monica, 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. Olawale Amubieya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amubieya is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital 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 Olawale Amubieya accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Olawale Amubieya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olawale Amubieya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amubieya's office at (310) 449-0939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Olawale Amubieya?
Please contact Dr. Amubieya's office at (310) 449-0939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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