Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wurfel, Pulmonologist in Seattle, WA?
Where did Dr. Wurfel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UW - Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care
Residency: UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University
Is Dr. Wurfel board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Wurfel is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Wurfel speak?
Dr. Wurfel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- Dutch; Flemish
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wurfel typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wurfel 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. Wurfel. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wurfel typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wurfel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wurfel. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Wurfel accept my insurance?
Dr. Wurfel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wurfel accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Wurfel in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wurfel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wurfel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wurfel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wurfel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wurfel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902982721.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wurfel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wurfel