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Who is Dr. El Ghazal, Critical Care Internist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Roland El Ghazal, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El Ghazal is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Ghazal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Ghazal’s office at (203) 688-4740.
Is Dr. El Ghazal board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Roland El Ghazal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El Ghazal speak?
Dr. El Ghazal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. El Ghazal treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. El Ghazal 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. El Ghazal. 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:
- Sleep Disorder
- Sleep Problem
- Sleep Disturbance
- Trouble Sleeping
ICD-10 Codes:
- G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- 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
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. El Ghazal perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Roland El Ghazal may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Ghazal's office.
Does Dr. El Ghazal accept my insurance?
Dr. El Ghazal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Ghazal accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. El Ghazal in Escondido, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Ghazal's office located?
Dr. Roland El Ghazal's Primary Practice
2185 Citracado Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92029
(203) 688-4740
What is Dr. El Ghazal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Ghazal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649465469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Ghazal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Ghazal
What is Dr. Roland El Ghazal's specialty?
Dr. El Ghazal is a Critical Care Internist near Escondido, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. El Ghazal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Roland El Ghazal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Ghazal is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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 Roland El Ghazal accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Roland El Ghazal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roland El Ghazal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Ghazal's office at (203) 688-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roland El Ghazal?
Please contact Dr. El Ghazal's office at (203) 688-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Roland El Ghazal have?
Dr. Roland El Ghazal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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