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Who is Dr. Happel, Pulmonologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Kyle Happel, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Happel completed his residency at Vanderbilt U Mc. Dr. Happel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Happel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Happel’s office.
Where did Dr. Happel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt U Mc
What languages does Dr. Happel speak?
Dr. Happel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Happel treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Happel 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. Happel. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
- Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Status Asthmaticus
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4552: Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
- Lung Sarcoidosis', 'Pulmonary Sarcoidosis', 'Boeck's Sarcoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
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:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Happel perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kyle Happel 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. Happel's office.
Does Dr. Happel accept my insurance?
Dr. Happel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Happel accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Happel in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Happel's office located?
What is Dr. Happel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Happel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972526986.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Happel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Happel
What is Dr. Kyle Happel's specialty?
Dr. Happel is a Pulmonologist near New Orleans, LA. 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. Happel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kyle Happel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Happel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center New Orleans. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kyle Happel accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kyle Happel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kyle Happel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Happel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kyle Happel?
Please contact Dr. Happel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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