22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fussell, Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA?
Where did Dr. Fussell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University - Nashville, TN
Medical School: Augusta University - Augusta, GA
What languages does Dr. Fussell speak?
Dr. Fussell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Fussell typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Fussell 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. Fussell. 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:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Fussell typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Fussell may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Fussell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fussell accept my insurance?
Dr. Fussell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fussell accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Fussell in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fussell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fussell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fussell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fussell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fussell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164404901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fussell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fussell