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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Michel, Pulmonologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Ross Michel, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Michel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Michel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Michel’s office at (805) 543-4407.
What languages does Dr. Michel speak?
Dr. Michel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Michel treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Michel 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. Michel. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Michel perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ross Michel may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Michel's office.
Does Dr. Michel accept my insurance?
Dr. Michel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 543-4407 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Michel accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Michel in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Coastal
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Michel's office located?
Dr. Ross Michel's Primary Practice
1428 Phillips Ln Ste 203
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-4407
What is Dr. Michel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Michel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871633784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Michel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Michel
What is Dr. Ross Michel's specialty?
Dr. Michel is a Pulmonologist near San Luis Obispo, CA. 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. Michel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ross Michel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Michel is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian 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
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Is Ross Michel accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ross Michel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ross Michel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Michel's office at (805) 543-4407 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ross Michel?
Please contact Dr. Michel's office at (805) 543-4407 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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