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Dr. Joanne Bando, MD

Dr. Joanne Bando, MD

Santa Monica, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bando, Pulmonologist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Joanne Bando, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bando completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Bando is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bando’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bando’s office at (310) 449-0939.

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

    • Fellowship: Pulmonary Disease, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Is Dr. Bando board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joanne Bando, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Bando speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bando treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bando 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. Bando. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage
    • Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
    • Worsening Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchiectasis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
    • J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough
    • Coughing
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough
    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J438: Other emphysema

    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

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Does Dr. Bando accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 449-0939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bando accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Bando in Santa Monica, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bando's office located?

    Dr. Joanne Bando's Primary Practice

    1223 16th St Ste 3400

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 449-0939

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    Dr. Joanne Bando's Practice 2

    100 Medical Plz Suite 310

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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    Dr. Joanne Bando's Practice 3

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

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

    Dr. Bando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609083773.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bando?

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

    What is Dr. Joanne Bando's specialty?

    Dr. Bando is a Pulmonologist near Santa Monica, 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. Bando to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joanne Bando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bando is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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

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    Is Joanne Bando accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joanne Bando is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joanne Bando offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bando's office at (310) 449-0939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joanne Bando?

    Please contact Dr. Bando's office at (310) 449-0939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joanne Bando have?

    Dr. Joanne Bando is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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