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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Klimberg, Pulmonologist in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Klimberg, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Klimberg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klimberg’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klimberg’s office at (408) 259-5000.
What languages does Dr. Klimberg speak?
Dr. Klimberg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Klimberg treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Klimberg 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. Klimberg. 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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Klimberg perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Klimberg 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. Klimberg's office.
Does Dr. Klimberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Klimberg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 259-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klimberg accept in Salinas, CA?
Dr. Klimberg in Salinas, CA 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 Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Klimberg's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Klimberg's Primary Practice
1033 Los Palos Dr
Salinas, CA 93901
(408) 259-5000
What is Dr. Klimberg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klimberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225490188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klimberg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klimberg
What is Dr. Nicholas Klimberg's specialty?
Dr. Klimberg is a Pulmonologist near Salinas, 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. Klimberg to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Klimberg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klimberg is affiliated with Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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
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Is Nicholas Klimberg accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Klimberg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Klimberg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klimberg's office at (408) 259-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Klimberg?
Please contact Dr. Klimberg's office at (408) 259-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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