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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Walter, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. James Walter, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Walter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walter’s office at (312) 695-1800.
What languages does Dr. Walter speak?
Dr. Walter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Walter treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Walter 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. Walter. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
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
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Walter perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Walter 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. Walter's office.
Does Dr. Walter accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 695-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Walter accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Walter in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Walter's office located?
Dr. James Walter's Primary Practice
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2100
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-1800
What is Dr. Walter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Walter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588984454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Walter
What is Dr. James Walter's specialty?
Dr. Walter is a Pulmonologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Walter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Walter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Walter is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 James Walter accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. James Walter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Walter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (312) 695-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Walter?
Please contact Dr. Walter's office at (312) 695-1800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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