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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Makhoul, Pulmonologist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Samer Makhoul, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Makhoul is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makhoul’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makhoul’s office.
Where did Dr. Makhoul go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Aleppo University
What languages does Dr. Makhoul speak?
Dr. Makhoul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Makhoul typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Makhoul 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. Makhoul. 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
- Acute and 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Makhoul typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samer Makhoul may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Makhoul's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Makhoul accept my insurance?
Dr. Makhoul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makhoul accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Makhoul in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Makhoul's office located?
What is Dr. Makhoul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makhoul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235102369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makhoul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makhoul
What is Dr. Samer Makhoul's specialty?
Dr. Makhoul is a Pulmonologist near Glendale, AZ.
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. Samer Makhoul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makhoul is affiliated with Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Abrazo Central Campus 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samer Makhoul accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Samer Makhoul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Makhoul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makhoul's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Makhoul?
Please contact Dr. Makhoul's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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