Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer, MD
Downey, CA
42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buchfuhrer, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Buchfuhrer graduated from University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Other Specialty; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Buchfuhrer is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buchfuhrer’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buchfuhrer’s office at (562) 904-1101.
Where did Dr. Buchfuhrer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Other Specialty; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University Of Ottawa- Fac Of Med- Ottawa- Ont- Canada | University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Buchfuhrer board certified in Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Buchfuhrer speak?
Dr. Buchfuhrer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Buchfuhrer treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Buchfuhrer 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. Buchfuhrer. 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.
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Moderate Asthma
- Acute Asthma Attack
- CVA
- Asthma with Cough
- Chronic Cough Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Mild Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Mild Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J45991: Cough variant asthma
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4531: Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep Disorder
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Buchfuhrer perform as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buchfuhrer's office.
Does Dr. Buchfuhrer accept my insurance?
Dr. Buchfuhrer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 904-1101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buchfuhrer accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Buchfuhrer in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buchfuhrer's office located?
Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer's Primary Practice
11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 108
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-1101
What is Dr. Buchfuhrer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buchfuhrer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639130693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buchfuhrer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buchfuhrer
What is Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer's specialty?
Dr. Buchfuhrer is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Downey, CA. A psychiatrist or neurologist practicing Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiological testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists care for patients of all ages and adopt multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. They manage a wide range of conditions, including sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders. Contact Dr. Buchfuhrer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buchfuhrer is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?
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Is Mark Buchfuhrer accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buchfuhrer's office at (562) 904-1101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Buchfuhrer?
Please contact Dr. Buchfuhrer's office at (562) 904-1101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer have?
Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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