Dr. Yoel Brito, MD
Miami, FL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brito, Pulmonologist in Miami, FL?
What languages does Dr. Brito speak?
Dr. Brito and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Brito typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Brito 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. Brito. 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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- 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:
- Cigarette Addiction with Withdrawal
- Smoking
- Handling Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide to Quit Tobacco
- Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome
- Nicotine Withdrawal from Cigarettes
- Quitting Smoking Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17213: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Brito typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Brito 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. Brito. 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:
- Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
- Aerosol Device Instruction
- MDI Training
- Breathing Treatment Education
CPT Codes:
- 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Stress Test
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Lung Stress Test
- 6-Minute Walk Test
- Breathing Stress Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Body Plethysmography
- Lung Volume Measurement
- Airway Resistance Test
CPT Codes:
- 94618: Pulmonary stress testing (eg, 6-minute walk test), including measurement of heart rate, oximetry, and oxygen titration, when performed
- 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
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:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
Does Dr. Brito accept my insurance?
Dr. Brito accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 545-5353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brito accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Brito in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Brito's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Brito affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Brito has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Brito's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brito's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437448271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brito?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brito