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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melendres-Groves, Pulmonologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Melendres-Groves is currently affiliated with Unm Hospital Internal Medicine. Dr. Melendres-Groves is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melendres-Groves’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendres-Groves’s office at (505) 272-1623.
Is Dr. Melendres-Groves board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melendres-Groves speak?
Dr. Melendres-Groves and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Melendres-Groves typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Melendres-Groves 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. Melendres-Groves. 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Melendres-Groves typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Melendres-Groves' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melendres-Groves accept my insurance?
Dr. Melendres-Groves accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-1623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melendres-Groves accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Melendres-Groves in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Melendres-Groves' office located?
What is Dr. Melendres-Groves's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendres-Groves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548309537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendres-Groves?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendres-Groves
What is Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves's specialty?
Dr. Melendres-Groves is a Pulmonologist near Albuquerque, NM.
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. Lana Melendres-Groves affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melendres-Groves is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lana Melendres-Groves accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendres-Groves's office at (505) 272-1623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lana Melendres-Groves?
Please contact Dr. Melendres-Groves's office at (505) 272-1623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves have?
Dr. Lana Melendres-Groves is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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