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Who is Dr. Vega, Pulmonologist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Arturo Vega, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Vega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vega’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vega’s office at (909) 881-4520.
Is Dr. Vega board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Arturo Vega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vega speak?
Dr. Vega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Vega typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Vega typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Vega 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. Vega. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 881-4520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vega accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Vega in Visalia, 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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vega's office located?
Dr. Arturo Vega's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(909) 881-4520
What is Dr. Vega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710194626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vega
What is Dr. Arturo Vega's specialty?
Dr. Vega is a Pulmonologist near Visalia, 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. Arturo Vega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vega is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Olympia Fields Hospital, Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm 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 Arturo Vega accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arturo Vega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arturo Vega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (909) 881-4520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arturo Vega?
Please contact Dr. Vega's office at (909) 881-4520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Arturo Vega have?
Dr. Arturo Vega is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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