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Dr. Donald Westerhausen, MD

Mishawaka, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westerhausen, Pulmonologist in Mishawaka, IN?

    Dr. Donald Westerhausen, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Mishawaka, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Westerhausen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westerhausen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westerhausen’s office at (317) 718-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Westerhausen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Westerhausen treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Westerhausen 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. Westerhausen. 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:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Westerhausen perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Westerhausen 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. Westerhausen. 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:

    • 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. Westerhausen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westerhausen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 718-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westerhausen accept in Mishawaka, IN?

    Dr. Westerhausen in Mishawaka, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Corporate Services

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Westerhausen's office located?

    Dr. Donald Westerhausen's Primary Practice

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 309

    Mishawaka, IN 46545

    (317) 718-4000

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    Dr. Donald Westerhausen's Practice 2

    720 Eskenazi Ave

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Dr. Donald Westerhausen's Practice 3

    550 University Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

    Dr. Westerhausen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437491974.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westerhausen?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Westerhausen's specialty?

    Dr. Westerhausen is a Pulmonologist near Mishawaka, IN. 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. Westerhausen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Westerhausen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westerhausen is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Goshen 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 Donald Westerhausen accepting new patients in Mishawaka, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Westerhausen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Westerhausen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westerhausen's office at (317) 718-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Westerhausen?

    Please contact Dr. Westerhausen's office at (317) 718-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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