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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Le, Pulmonologist in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Richard Le, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Le is currently affiliated with Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Dr. Le is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Le’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Le’s office at (714) 241-8551.
What languages does Dr. Le speak?
Dr. Le and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Le typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dependence on Supplemental Oxygen
- Oxygen Therapy
- Oxygen Therapy Dependence
- Long-term Oxygen Use
- Supplemental Oxygen Need
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9981: Dependence on supplemental oxygen
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Le typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Le accept my insurance?
Dr. Le accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 241-8551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Le accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Le in Santa Ana, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Le's office located?
Dr. Richard Le's Primary Practice
999 N Tustin Ave Ste 1
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 241-8551
What is Dr. Le's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Le's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528285012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Le?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Le
What is Dr. Richard Le's specialty?
Dr. Le is a Pulmonologist near Santa Ana, CA.
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. Richard Le affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Le is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Le accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Le is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Le offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Le's office at (714) 241-8551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Le?
Please contact Dr. Le's office at (714) 241-8551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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