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Dr. Sara Zak, MD

Cincinnati, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zak, Pediatric Pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Sara Zak, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zak is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zak’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zak’s office at (513) 636-4315.

    What languages does Dr. Zak speak?

    Dr. Zak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • French

    • Japanese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zak treat?

    As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Zak 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. Zak. 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:

    • Bronchitis
    • Other Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis
    • Other Bronchial Tube Diseases
    • Miscellaneous Airway Disorders
    • Unspecified Bronchial Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
    • J9809: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Laryngomalacia at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Throat Disorder
    • Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
    • Soft Voice Box Cartilage
    • Congenital Laryngomalacia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Throat Disorder
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J386: Stenosis of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Other Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Tongue Problems
    • Tongue Ailments
    • Unspecified Tongue Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K148: Other diseases of tongue

    What procedures does Dr. Zak perform?

    As a Pediatric Pulmonologist, Dr. Zak 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. Zak. 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 Brushing
    • Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Scope Through Trachea
    • Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
    • Lung Airway Inspection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision

    Also known as:

    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Larynx Scope
    • Tracheoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Tracheostomy Site Revision
    • Tracheostomy Opening Repair
    • Tracheostoma Adjustment
    • Trach Site Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 31613: Tracheostoma revision; simple, without flap rotation

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Also known as:

    • Auditory Evoked Potentials (Hearing Threshold)
    • AEP Hearing Test
    • Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
    • Hearing Threshold Estimation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92652: Auditory evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Binocular Microscopy Exam
    • Microscopic Examination
    • Stereomicroscopy
    • Diagnostic Microscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92504: Binocular microscopy (separate diagnostic procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Tympanostomy with Tubes
    • Myringotomy with Tube Placement
    • Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)

    CPT Codes:

    • 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Does Dr. Zak accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 636-4315 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zak accept in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Zak in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Indiana

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zak's office located?

    Dr. Sara Zak's Primary Practice

    3333 Burnet Ave # 5012

    Cincinnati, OH 45229

    (513) 636-4315

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    Dr. Sara Zak's Practice 2

    7777 Yankee Rd Ste 16022

    Liberty Township, OH 45044

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    Dr. Sara Zak's Practice 3

    4867 N Broadway St

    Chicago, IL 60640

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    What is Dr. Zak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891055919.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zak?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zak

    What is Dr. Sara Zak's specialty?

    Dr. Zak is a Pediatric Pulmonologist near Cincinnati, OH. A pediatrician dedicated to preventing and treating respiratory diseases in infants, children, and young adults. This specialist possesses in-depth knowledge of lung growth and development, assesses respiratory function in young patients, and is experienced in various invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. Contact Dr. Zak to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sara Zak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zak is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Florence 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 Sara Zak accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Zak is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Zak offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zak's office at (513) 636-4315 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Zak?

    Please contact Dr. Zak's office at (513) 636-4315 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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