50 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Musafer, Pulmonologist in Norwalk, CA?
Where did Dr. Musafer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Internal Medicine; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Internal Medicine; Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka | Med School University Colombo
Is Dr. Musafer board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Harris Musafer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Musafer speak?
Dr. Musafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Musafer typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Musafer 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. Musafer. 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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumococcal Pneumonia
- Pneumococcal Infection
- Pneumonia
- Streptococcus Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection from Strep
ICD-10 Codes:
- J13: Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Feeling sleepy all the time
- Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R400: Somnolence
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Musafer typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Harris Musafer may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Musafer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Musafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Musafer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 863-7007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Musafer accept in Norwalk, CA?
Dr. Musafer in Norwalk, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
AllCare Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Musafer's office located?
Dr. Harris Musafer's Primary Practice
12006 Rosecrans Ave
Norwalk, CA 90650
(562) 863-7007
What hospitals are Dr. Musafer affiliated with?
Dr. Musafer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Musafer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Musafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619901667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Musafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Musafer