Dr. Arturo Homma, MD
San Antonio, TX
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Homma, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Arturo Homma, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Homma completed his residency at U Tex Hlth Sci Ctr. Dr. Homma is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Homma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Homma’s office.
Where did Dr. Homma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Tex Hlth Sci Ctr
Medical School: Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Homma speak?
Dr. Homma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Homma typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Homma 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. Homma. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Homma typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Arturo Homma may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Homma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Homma accept my insurance?
Dr. Homma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Homma accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Homma in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Homma's office located?
What is Dr. Homma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Homma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306841556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Homma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Homma
What is Dr. Arturo Homma's specialty?
Dr. Homma is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX.
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 this Dr. Arturo Homma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Homma is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage 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
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Is Arturo Homma accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Arturo Homma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arturo Homma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Homma's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arturo Homma?
Please contact Dr. Homma's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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