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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Belopolsky, Pulmonologist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Gerald Belopolsky, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA. Dr. Belopolsky completed his residency at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Belopolsky is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belopolsky’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belopolsky’s office at (814) 946-1655.
Where did Dr. Belopolsky go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Buffalo
Medical School: Ukraine National Med University
What languages does Dr. Belopolsky speak?
Dr. Belopolsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Ukrainian
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Belopolsky typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Belopolsky 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. Belopolsky. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Belopolsky typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Belopolsky may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Belopolsky's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Belopolsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Belopolsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 946-1655 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Belopolsky accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Belopolsky in Altoona, PA 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)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Belopolsky's office located?
What is Dr. Belopolsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Belopolsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861473621.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belopolsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Belopolsky
What is Dr. Gerald Belopolsky's specialty?
Dr. Belopolsky is a Pulmonologist near Altoona, PA.
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. Gerald Belopolsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Belopolsky is affiliated with Upmc Altoona 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gerald Belopolsky accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Belopolsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Belopolsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Belopolsky's office at (814) 946-1655 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerald Belopolsky?
Please contact Dr. Belopolsky's office at (814) 946-1655 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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