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Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD

Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon

Philadelphia, PA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pascual-Lopez, Critical Care Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Pascual-Lopez graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at McGill University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the International Association for Trauma Surgery & Intensive Care, International Society of Surgery (, American Board of Surgery Examination Committee , Trauma Representative, American College of Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery, Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Eastern Association of Trauma , Research-Scholarship Committee, National Neurotrauma Society, Pan-American Trauma Society, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, Scoiety of Critical Care Medicine , Education Committee, Society of Critical Care Medicine , Surgery Section, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Society of Critical Care Medicine , Research Committee, Society of Critical Care Medicine , Research section secretary/treasurer, Trauma Association of Canada, and Pennsylvania Chapter of American College of Surgeons. Dr. Pascual-Lopez is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pascual-Lopez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pascual-Lopez’s office at (215) 316-5151.

    Where did Dr. Pascual-Lopez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    • Residency: McGill University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Pascual-Lopez board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2006, American Board of Surgery since 2007

    What languages does Dr. Pascual-Lopez speak?

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Pascual-Lopez typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Pascual-Lopez 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. Pascual-Lopez. 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
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Low BP
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I9589: Other hypotension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Pascual-Lopez typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pascual-Lopez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 316-5151 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pascual-Lopez accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office located?

    Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Hup

    3400 Spruce St Fl 5 Bldg Oral

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 316-5151

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Member of International Association for Trauma Surgery & Intensive Care

    • Member of International Society of Surgery (

    • Member of American Board of Surgery Examination Committee , Trauma Representative

    • Candidate Member of American College of Surgeons, 1999

    • Member of Association for Academic Surgery

    • Associate Member of Canadian Association of General Surgeons, 1997

    • Member of Eastern Association of Trauma , Research-Scholarship Committee

    • Member of National Neurotrauma Society

    • Member of Pan-American Trauma Society

    • Fellow of Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, 2005

    • Member of Scoiety of Critical Care Medicine , Education Committee

    • Member of Society of Critical Care Medicine , Surgery Section

    • Member of Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2000

    • Member of Society of Critical Care Medicine , Research Committee

    • Member of Society of Critical Care Medicine , Research section secretary/treasurer

    • Member of Trauma Association of Canada, 1999

    • Member of Pennsylvania Chapter of American College of Surgeons

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

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306875810.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pascual-Lopez?

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

    What is Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez's specialty?

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez is a Critical Care Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pascual-Lopez is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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 Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office at (215) 316-5151 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez?

    Please contact Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office at (215) 316-5151 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office located?

    Dr. Pascual-Lopez's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez have?

    Dr. Jose Pascual-Lopez is certified by the American Board of Surgery.