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Dr. John Wachira, MD

5.0

(110)

Dr. John Wachira, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wachira, Pulmonologist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. John Wachira, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Wachira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wachira’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wachira’s office at (904) 253-6910.

    Where did Dr. Wachira go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Creighton University Medical Center

    • Medical School: IAU College of Medicine | Sanford School of Medicine (Residencies)

    What languages does Dr. Wachira speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wachira treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wachira 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. Wachira. 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
    • Pre-op lung check
    • Breathing assessment before surgery
    • Respiratory clearance for procedure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Does Dr. Wachira accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wachira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 253-6910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wachira accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Wachira in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Wachira's office located?

    Dr. John Wachira's Primary Practice

    1325 San Marco Blvd

    Jacksonville, FL 32207

    (904) 253-6910

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 110 reviews

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    Office Experience

    98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    71% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    98% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. John Wachira an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Wachira has been rated and reviewed by 110 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Wachira, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Wachira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659699122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wachira?

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

    What is Dr. John Wachira's specialty?

    Dr. Wachira is a Pulmonologist near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Wachira to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Wachira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wachira is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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 John Wachira accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. John Wachira is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Wachira offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wachira's office at (904) 253-6910 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Wachira?

    Please contact Dr. Wachira's office at (904) 253-6910 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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