Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Samir S. Makani

Pulmonary Medicine
326 Santa Fe Dr, 
Encinitas, CA 
On Staff At
Offers Telehealth
27 Years of Experience
Expertise in
29
conditions
326 Santa Fe Dr, 
Encinitas, CA 

Overview

Samir Makani is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.

Dr. Makani is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Makani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pune, BJ Medical , Family Medicine , 1993 - 1999, 1999

Residency

Henry Ford Medical Center , Internal Medicine , 2001 - 2005

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Henry Ford Medical Center , Internal Medicine , 2008 - 2009

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Mercy Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Coastal Pulmonary Associates
326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Is Dr. Samir S. Makani a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samir S. Makani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Samir S. Makani specialize in?

While Dr. Samir S. Makani is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Samir S. Makani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Samir S. Makani has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Samir S. Makani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Samir S. Makani accept my insurance?

Dr. Samir S. Makani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-230-8994 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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