MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Althoff, Pulmonologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Meghan Althoff, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Althoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Althoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Althoff’s office at (303) 724-1784.
What languages does Dr. Althoff speak?
Dr. Althoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Althoff typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Althoff 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. Althoff. 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
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Althoff typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Althoff 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. Althoff. 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. Althoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Althoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 724-1784 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Althoff accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Althoff in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Althoff's office located?
What is Dr. Althoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Althoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851754667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Althoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Althoff
What is Dr. Meghan Althoff's specialty?
Dr. Althoff is a Pulmonologist near Aurora, CO.
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. Meghan Althoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Althoff is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Meghan Althoff accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Meghan Althoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meghan Althoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Althoff's office at (303) 724-1784 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meghan Althoff?
Please contact Dr. Althoff's office at (303) 724-1784 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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