Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birdwell, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?
What languages does Dr. Birdwell speak?
Dr. Birdwell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Birdwell typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Birdwell 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. Birdwell. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Birdwell typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Angela Birdwell may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Birdwell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Birdwell accept my insurance?
Dr. Birdwell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 656-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birdwell accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Birdwell in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Birdwell's office located?
Dr. Angela Birdwell's Primary Practice
8300 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 656-3600
What hospitals are Dr. Birdwell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Birdwell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Birdwell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birdwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043621030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birdwell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birdwell