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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cristan, Pulmonologist in Temecula, CA?
Dr. Elaine Cristan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Temecula, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cristan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cristan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cristan’s office at (559) 624-2001.
What languages does Dr. Cristan speak?
Dr. Cristan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Cristan typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Cristan 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. Cristan. 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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Cristan typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Cristan 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. Cristan. 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
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Cristan accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cristan accept in Temecula, CA?
Dr. Cristan in Temecula, 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
HealthRight Group
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cristan's office located?
Dr. Elaine Cristan's Primary Practice
44605 Avenida de Missiones Ste 206
Temecula, CA 92592
(559) 624-2001
What is Dr. Cristan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cristan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477812089.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cristan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cristan
What is Dr. Elaine Cristan's specialty?
Dr. Cristan is a Pulmonologist near Temecula, 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. Elaine Cristan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cristan is affiliated with Temecula Valley Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elaine Cristan accepting new patients in Temecula, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elaine Cristan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elaine Cristan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cristan's office at (559) 624-2001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elaine Cristan?
Please contact Dr. Cristan's office at (559) 624-2001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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