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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ponnezhan, Pulmonologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ponnezhan is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnezhan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnezhan’s office at (310) 900-8900.
Is Dr. Ponnezhan board certified in Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ponnezhan speak?
Dr. Ponnezhan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Ponnezhan treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ponnezhan 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. Ponnezhan. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ponnezhan perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ponnezhan's office.
Does Dr. Ponnezhan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnezhan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 900-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnezhan accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Ponnezhan in Pasadena, 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
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponnezhan's office located?
Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan's Primary Practice
959 E Walnut St Ste 120
Pasadena, CA 91106
(310) 900-8900
What is Dr. Ponnezhan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnezhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366653354.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnezhan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnezhan
What is Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan's specialty?
Dr. Ponnezhan is a Pulmonologist near Pasadena, 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. Ponnezhan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ponnezhan is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Usc Arcadia Hospital, Uci Medical Center, Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare 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 Vimal Ponnezhan accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponnezhan's office at (310) 900-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vimal Ponnezhan?
Please contact Dr. Ponnezhan's office at (310) 900-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan have?
Dr. Vimal Ponnezhan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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