35 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Wurtz, Pulmonologist in Independence, MO?
Where did Dr. Wurtz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Kansas Medical Center | University of Kansas (Wichita) Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Wurtz board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Wurtz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wurtz speak?
Dr. Wurtz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wurtz typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wurtz 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. Wurtz. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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)
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wurtz typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Wurtz may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Wurtz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wurtz accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Wurtz's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Wurtz's office located?
Dr. Mary Wurtz's Primary Practice
4911 S Arrowhead Dr Ste 201
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 478-8113
Recognitions
Awards
Kansas City Super Doctors
What is Dr. Wurtz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wurtz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922033018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wurtz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wurtz