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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westerly, Pulmonologist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Blair Westerly, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Westerly is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerly’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerly’s office.
Where did Dr. Westerly go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Missouri / Columbia Campus
What languages does Dr. Westerly speak?
Dr. Westerly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Westerly treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Westerly 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. Westerly. 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:
- 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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Westerly perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Blair Westerly may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Westerly's office.
Does Dr. Westerly accept my insurance?
Dr. Westerly 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. Westerly accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Westerly in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Iowa
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Westerly's office located?
What is Dr. Westerly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westerly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366685190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westerly
What is Dr. Blair Westerly's specialty?
Dr. Westerly is a Pulmonologist near Des Moines, IA. 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. Westerly to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Blair Westerly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westerly is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Blair Westerly accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Blair Westerly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Blair Westerly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westerly's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Blair Westerly?
Please contact Dr. Westerly's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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