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Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar, MD

Critical Care Internist, Pulmonologist

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. Dr. Pinzon Escobar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pinzon Escobar’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pinzon Escobar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Pinzon Escobar typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pinzon Escobar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Pinzon Escobar's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Pinzon Escobar is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Clara Maass 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Carolina Pinzon Escobar?

    Please contact Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pinzon Escobar's office located?

    Dr. Pinzon Escobar's offices are located in Jersey City, NJ, Summit, NJ, and Cedar Knolls, NJ.