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Dr. Leonard Adelson, MD

Sherman Oaks, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Adelson, Pulmonologist in Sherman Oaks, CA?

    Dr. Leonard Adelson, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Adelson graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Adelson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adelson’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. Adelson’s office at (818) 325-0200.

    Where did Dr. Adelson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    What languages does Dr. Adelson speak?

    Dr. Adelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Adelson treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Adelson 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. Adelson. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute 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
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Dependence on Ventilator
    • Respirator Dependence
    • Breathing Machine Reliance
    • Long-term Ventilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    • AAT Deficiency
    • Alpha-1 Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Asthma Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45998: Other asthma

    Also known as:

    • Having a Tracheostomy
    • Tracheal Disorder
    • Trach tube
    • Tracheotomy
    • Tracheal opening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z930: Tracheostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Does Dr. Adelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Adelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 325-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Adelson accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?

    Dr. Adelson in Sherman Oaks, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Adelson's office located?

    Dr. Leonard Adelson's Primary Practice

    4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 502

    Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

    (818) 325-0200

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    What is Dr. Adelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Adelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235152455.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adelson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adelson

    What is Dr. Leonard Adelson's specialty?

    Dr. Adelson is a Pulmonologist near Sherman Oaks, 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. Adelson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leonard Adelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Adelson is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian 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

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    Is Leonard Adelson accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Leonard Adelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leonard Adelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Adelson's office at (818) 325-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leonard Adelson?

    Please contact Dr. Adelson's office at (818) 325-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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