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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Younes, Pulmonologist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Maan Younes, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Younes completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Pulmonary Diseases; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine. Dr. Younes is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Younes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Younes’s office at (318) 449-8882.
Where did Dr. Younes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Pulmonary Diseases; St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria
Is Dr. Younes board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Maan Younes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Younes speak?
Dr. Younes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Younes typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Younes 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. Younes. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Younes typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Younes 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. Younes. 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:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Younes accept my insurance?
Dr. Younes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 449-8882 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Younes accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Younes in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Younes' office located?
Dr. Maan Younes' Primary Practice
3311 Prescott Rd Ste 318
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-8882
What is Dr. Younes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Younes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245232479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Younes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Younes
What is Dr. Maan Younes's specialty?
Dr. Younes is a Pulmonologist near Alexandria, LA.
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. Maan Younes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Younes is affiliated with Christus Central Louisiana Surgical 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 Maan Younes accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Maan Younes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maan Younes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Younes's office at (318) 449-8882 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maan Younes?
Please contact Dr. Younes's office at (318) 449-8882 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maan Younes have?
Dr. Maan Younes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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