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Who is Dr. Avella, Pulmonologist in North Andover, MA?
Dr. Hernan Avella, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in North Andover, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Avella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avella’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avella’s office.
Is Dr. Avella board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Hernan Avella, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avella speak?
Dr. Avella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Avella typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Avella 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. Avella. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Avella typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Hernan Avella may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Avella's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Avella accept my insurance?
Dr. Avella 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. Avella accept in North Andover, MA?
Dr. Avella in North Andover, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Avella's office located?
What is Dr. Avella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073736302.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avella
What is Dr. Hernan Avella's specialty?
Dr. Avella is a Pulmonologist near North Andover, MA.
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. Hernan Avella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avella is affiliated with Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital, Merrimackhealth Lawrence Hospital 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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 Hernan Avella accepting new patients in North Andover, MA?
Yes, Dr. Hernan Avella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hernan Avella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avella's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hernan Avella?
Please contact Dr. Avella's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hernan Avella have?
Dr. Hernan Avella is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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