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Dr. Ernesto Casillas, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Casillas, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Ernesto Casillas, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Casillas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Casillas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Casillas’s office at (415) 476-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Casillas speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Casillas treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Casillas 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. Casillas. 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:

    • 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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Casillas perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Casillas 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. Casillas. 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 Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Does Dr. Casillas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Casillas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Casillas accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Casillas in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • Centene

    • Community Health Network

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Casillas' office located?

    Dr. Ernesto Casillas' Primary Practice

    1600 Divisadero St # 302

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-1000

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    Dr. Ernesto Casillas' Practice 2

    513 Parnassus Ave # 111

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Ernesto Casillas' Practice 3

    1001 Potrero Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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

    Dr. Casillas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952832354.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Casillas?

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

    What is Dr. Ernesto Casillas's specialty?

    Dr. Casillas is a Pulmonologist near San Francisco, CA. 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. Casillas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ernesto Casillas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Casillas is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center 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 Ernesto Casillas accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ernesto Casillas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ernesto Casillas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (415) 476-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ernesto Casillas?

    Please contact Dr. Casillas's office at (415) 476-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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