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Dr. James Otoshi, MD

Poway, CA

46 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Otoshi, Pulmonologist in Poway, CA?

    Dr. James Otoshi, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Poway, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Otoshi completed his residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Otoshi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Otoshi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Otoshi’s office at (760) 489-1458.

    Where did Dr. Otoshi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

    Is Dr. Otoshi board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Otoshi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Otoshi speak?

    Dr. Otoshi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Otoshi treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Otoshi 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. Otoshi. 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:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Long-Term Lung Failure with CO2 Retention
    • Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Excess CO2
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9612: Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Vegetative State
    • Coma
    • Vegetative State
    • Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome
    • Chronic Unconsciousness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R403: Persistent vegetative state

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Gram-Negative Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection from Gram-Negative Bacteria
    • Hospital-acquired Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J156: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
    • J1569: Pneumonia due to other Gram-negative bacteria
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Quadriplegia
    • Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • One-sided paralysis
    • Half-body paralysis
    • Hemiparesis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8190: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Choking from foreign object in airway tube
    • Choking
    • Foreign Bodies
    • Airway obstruction in bronchus
    • Suffocation from object in airway tube
    • Bronchial foreign body causing choking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T17500A: Unspecified foreign body in bronchus causing asphyxiation, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Paralyzed Intestine
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
    • Paralytic Bowel
    • Non-Mechanical Bowel Obstruction
    • Ileus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K560: Paralytic ileus

    Does Dr. Otoshi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Otoshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 489-1458 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Otoshi accept in Poway, CA?

    Dr. Otoshi in Poway, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Otoshi's office located?

    Dr. James Otoshi's Primary Practice

    15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400

    Poway, CA 92064

    (760) 489-1458

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    Dr. James Otoshi's Practice 2

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211

    Escondido, CA 92025

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    Dr. James Otoshi's Practice 3

    2125 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

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    What is Dr. Otoshi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Otoshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679681027.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Otoshi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Otoshi

    What is Dr. James Otoshi's specialty?

    Dr. Otoshi is a Pulmonologist near Poway, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Otoshi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Otoshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Otoshi is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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

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    Is James Otoshi accepting new patients in Poway, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Otoshi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Otoshi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Otoshi's office at (760) 489-1458 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Otoshi?

    Please contact Dr. Otoshi's office at (760) 489-1458 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Otoshi have?

    Dr. James Otoshi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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