34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortega, Pulmonologist in Coral Gables, FL?
Where did Dr. Ortega go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of South Florida/ James Hailey VA Hospital
Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pulmonary Diseases; Saginaw Co-Op Hosps Inc, Internal Medicine; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Synergy Medical Education Alliance | University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals | Cambridge Health Alliance Program
Medical School: University Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago | Republic University | University of Central Florida College of Medicine | Universidad TecnolÛgica de Santiago Escuela de Medicina
Is Dr. Ortega board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Ortega, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ortega speak?
Dr. Ortega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ortega typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Ortega 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. Ortega. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- 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
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Smoker's cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-term bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J410: Simple chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Ortega typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jorge Ortega may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Ortega's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 267-5544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortega accept in Coral Gables, FL?
Dr. Ortega in Coral Gables, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ortega's office located?
Dr. Jorge Ortega's Primary Practice
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 267-5544
What hospitals are Dr. Ortega affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ortega has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ortega's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508852674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortega