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Who is Dr. Prisco, Pulmonologist in Mission Hills, CA?
Dr. Douglas Prisco, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Mission Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Prisco completed his residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Prisco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prisco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prisco’s office at (818) 365-9531.
Where did Dr. Prisco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Internal Medicine; Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Prisco board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Prisco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prisco speak?
Dr. Prisco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Prisco typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Prisco 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. Prisco. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Prisco typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Prisco 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. Prisco. 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:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Lung Function Tests
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- Breathing Stress Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance
- 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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
Does Dr. Prisco accept my insurance?
Dr. Prisco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 365-9531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prisco accept in Mission Hills, CA?
Dr. Prisco in Mission Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Prisco's office located?
Dr. Douglas Prisco's Primary Practice
11333 Sepulveda Blvd
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 365-9531
What is Dr. Prisco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prisco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154537058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prisco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prisco
What is Dr. Douglas Prisco's specialty?
Dr. Prisco is a Pulmonologist near Mission Hills, 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. Douglas Prisco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Prisco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Douglas Prisco accepting new patients in Mission Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Prisco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Prisco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prisco's office at (818) 365-9531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Prisco?
Please contact Dr. Prisco's office at (818) 365-9531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Prisco have?
Dr. Douglas Prisco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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