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Dr. Adolfo Kaplan, MD

Dr. Adolfo Kaplan, MD

Weslaco, TX

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaplan, Pulmonologist in Weslaco, TX?

    Dr. Adolfo Kaplan, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Weslaco, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kaplan graduated from University Nacional De Tucuman and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Center. Dr. Kaplan is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaplan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaplan’s office at (956) 447-5557.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Center | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional De Tucuman | National University of Tucuman / Faculty of Medicine | University Nacional De Tucuman | Universidad Miguel Hern·ndez Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Kaplan board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Adolfo Kaplan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kaplan speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kaplan treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypersomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Unspecified Hypersomnia
    • Different Types of Hypersomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Respiratory cancer screening
    • Pulmonary cancer check
    • Lung tumor screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Restless Legs Syndrome
    • Restless Legs
    • Restless legs syndrome
    • RLS
    • Willis-Ekbom Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G2581: Restless legs syndrome

    What procedures does Dr. Kaplan perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan. 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:

    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Kaplan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaplan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 447-5557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaplan accept in Weslaco, TX?

    Dr. Kaplan in Weslaco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kaplan's office located?

    Dr. Adolfo Kaplan's Primary Practice

    1604 E 8th St # A

    Weslaco, TX 78596

    (956) 447-5557

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    Dr. Adolfo Kaplan's Practice 2

    1022 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 101

    Mission, TX 78572

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    Dr. Adolfo Kaplan's Practice 3

    2821 Michaelangelo Dr Ste 303

    Edinburg, TX 78539

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

    Dr. Kaplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417984899.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaplan?

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

    What is Dr. Adolfo Kaplan's specialty?

    Dr. Kaplan is a Pulmonologist near Weslaco, TX. 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. Kaplan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Adolfo Kaplan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaplan is affiliated with DHR Health, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital 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 Adolfo Kaplan accepting new patients in Weslaco, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Adolfo Kaplan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adolfo Kaplan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (956) 447-5557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adolfo Kaplan?

    Please contact Dr. Kaplan's office at (956) 447-5557 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Adolfo Kaplan have?

    Dr. Adolfo Kaplan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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