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Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar, MD

Jersey City, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pinzon Escobar, Critical Care Internist in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pinzon Escobar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinzon Escobar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinzon Escobar’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Pinzon Escobar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Pinzon Escobar treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Pinzon Escobar 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. Pinzon Escobar. 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
    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic 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
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing 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
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    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:

    • 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Pinzon Escobar perform as a Critical Care Internist?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office.

    Does Dr. Pinzon Escobar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pinzon Escobar accept in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar in Jersey City, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office located?

    Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar's Primary Practice

    355 Grand St

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

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    Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar's Practice 2

    1 Springfield Ave Ste 3

    Summit, NJ 07901

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    Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar's Practice 3

    8 Saddle Rd

    Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

    (908) 934-0555

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

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942633656.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinzon Escobar?

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

    What is Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar's specialty?

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar is a Critical Care Internist near Jersey City, NJ. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pinzon Escobar is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?

    Explore Critical Care Internist with 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 Carolina Pinzon Escobar accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carolina Pinzon Escobar?

    Please contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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