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Dr. Katharine Epler, MD

Pulmonologist, Critical Care Internist, Pediatrician

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Epler, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Katharine Epler, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Epler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Epler’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Epler’s office at (734) 844-5400.

    What languages does Dr. Epler speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Epler typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Epler 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. Epler. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Epler typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katharine Epler may include:

    Please contact Dr. Epler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Epler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Epler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 844-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Epler accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp HealthCare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Epler's office located?

    Dr. Katharine Epler's Primary Practice

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (734) 844-5400

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    Dr. Katharine Epler's Practice 2

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Epler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558855817.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epler?

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

    What is Dr. Katharine Epler's specialty?

    Dr. Epler is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, CA.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Katharine Epler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Epler is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital 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

    When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Katharine Epler accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Katharine Epler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katharine Epler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Epler's office at (734) 844-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katharine Epler?

    Please contact Dr. Epler's office at (734) 844-5400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Epler's office located?

    Dr. Epler's office is located in San Diego, CA.