48 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Nugent, Pulmonologist in Lubbock, TX?
Where did Dr. Nugent go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Nugent board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Nugent, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nugent speak?
Dr. Nugent and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Nugent typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Nugent 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. Nugent. 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
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute 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
- 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
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Nugent typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Nugent may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Nugent's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nugent accept my insurance?
Dr. Nugent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 743-3150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nugent accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Nugent in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Nugent's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nugent affiliated with?
Dr. Nugent has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nugent's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nugent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417946567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nugent?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nugent