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Dr. Sylvia Rael, MD

Dr. Sylvia Rael, MD

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rael, Pulmonologist in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Sylvia Rael, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rael graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rael is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rael’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rael’s office at (402) 354-0120.

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

    • Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals | Creighton University Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rael board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sylvia Rael, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rael speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rael treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Rael 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. Rael. 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
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Central Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem
    • CSA
    • Brain-Related Sleep Apnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation
    • G4731: Primary central sleep apnea

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device
    • Nerve Stimulator
    • Neuromodulation Device
    • Implantable Stimulator

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9682: Presence of neurostimulator

    Does Dr. Rael accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rael accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 354-0120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rael accept in Omaha, NE?

    Dr. Rael in Omaha, NE 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 Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rael's office located?

    Dr. Sylvia Rael's Primary Practice

    1120 N 103rd Plz Ste 200

    Omaha, NE 68114

    (402) 354-0120

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    Dr. Sylvia Rael's Practice 2

    2540 N Healthy Way

    Fremont, NE 68025

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    Dr. Sylvia Rael's Practice 3

    8303 Dodge St

    Omaha, NE 68114

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

    Dr. Rael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386648095.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rael?

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

    What is Dr. Sylvia Rael's specialty?

    Dr. Rael is a Pulmonologist near Omaha, NE. 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. Rael to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sylvia Rael affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rael is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Methodist Women's 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

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    Is Sylvia Rael accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Sylvia Rael is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sylvia Rael offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rael's office at (402) 354-0120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sylvia Rael?

    Please contact Dr. Rael's office at (402) 354-0120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sylvia Rael have?

    Dr. Sylvia Rael is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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