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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sacks, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Sacks is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sacks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sacks’s office at (858) 650-5037.
Is Dr. Sacks board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Sacks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sacks speak?
Dr. Sacks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sacks typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sacks 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. Sacks. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, 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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sacks typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Sacks may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Sacks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sacks accept my insurance?
Dr. Sacks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 650-5037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sacks accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sacks in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sacks' office located?
Dr. Richard Sacks' Primary Practice
7910 Frost St Ste 245
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 650-5037
What is Dr. Sacks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sacks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811034143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sacks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sacks
What is Dr. Richard Sacks's specialty?
Dr. Sacks is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, 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. Richard Sacks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sacks is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Richard Sacks accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Sacks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Sacks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (858) 650-5037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Sacks?
Please contact Dr. Sacks's office at (858) 650-5037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Sacks have?
Dr. Richard Sacks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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