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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hajjar, Pulmonologist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Athir Hajjar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hajjar completed his residency at Harbor Hospital Center. Dr. Hajjar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hajjar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hajjar’s office at (619) 286-8803.
Where did Dr. Hajjar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor Hospital Center
What languages does Dr. Hajjar speak?
Dr. Hajjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hajjar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Hajjar 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. Hajjar. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing 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
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Hajjar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Athir Hajjar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Hajjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hajjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Hajjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 286-8803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hajjar accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Hajjar in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hajjar's office located?
Dr. Athir Hajjar's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 286-8803
What is Dr. Hajjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hajjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164476362.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hajjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hajjar
What is Dr. Athir Hajjar's specialty?
Dr. Hajjar is a Pulmonologist near La Mesa, CA.
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. Athir Hajjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hajjar is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Tri-City Medical Center 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 Athir Hajjar accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Athir Hajjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Athir Hajjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hajjar's office at (619) 286-8803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Athir Hajjar?
Please contact Dr. Hajjar's office at (619) 286-8803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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