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Dr. Ziad Tannous, MD

Dr. Ziad Tannous, MD

Palm Springs, CA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tannous, Pulmonologist in Palm Springs, CA?

    Dr. Ziad Tannous, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Tannous graduated from Aleppo University and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. Dr. Tannous is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tannous’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tannous’s office at (760) 323-4416.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tannous?

    Dr. Ziad Tannous, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tannous empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Airway Disorders, Lung Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palm Springs/CA community, Dr. Tannous is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Tannous go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland

    • Medical School: Aleppo University | Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tannous speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Tannous treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Tannous 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. Tannous. 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
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    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
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Coughing Up Blood
    • Cough
    • Bloody cough
    • Spitting blood
    • Hemoptysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R042: Hemoptysis

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    What procedures does Dr. Tannous perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Tannous 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. Tannous. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Does Dr. Tannous accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tannous accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 323-4416 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tannous accept in Palm Springs, CA?

    Dr. Tannous in Palm Springs, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tannous' office located?

    Dr. Ziad Tannous' Primary Practice

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 208W

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

    (760) 323-4416

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    Dr. Ziad Tannous' Practice 2

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    Dr. Ziad Tannous' Practice 3

    2825 Capitol Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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

    Dr. Tannous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235160003.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tannous?

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

    What is Dr. Ziad Tannous's specialty?

    Dr. Tannous is a Pulmonologist near Palm Springs, 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. Tannous to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ziad Tannous affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tannous is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ziad Tannous accepting new patients in Palm Springs, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ziad Tannous is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ziad Tannous offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tannous's office at (760) 323-4416 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ziad Tannous?

    Please contact Dr. Tannous's office at (760) 323-4416 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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