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Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler, MD
Wilmington, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sturchler, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sturchler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sturchler’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sturchler’s office at (858) 678-6574.
What languages does Dr. Sturchler speak?
Dr. Sturchler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sturchler treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sturchler 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. Sturchler. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sturchler perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sturchler's office.
Does Dr. Sturchler accept my insurance?
Dr. Sturchler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 678-6574 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sturchler accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Sturchler in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sturchler's office located?
Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler's Primary Practice
1414 Physicians Dr
Wilmington, NC 28401
(858) 678-6574
Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler's Practice 2
407 5th Ave # MER35 # Mc
San Diego, CA 92101
Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler's Practice 3
10010 Campus Point Dr Ste 310
San Diego, CA 92121
What is Dr. Sturchler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sturchler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235662792.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sturchler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sturchler
What is Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler's specialty?
Dr. Sturchler is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist near Wilmington, NC. An Emergency Medicine Physician who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in preventing and alleviating the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist collaborates with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to enhance quality of life while addressing not only physical symptoms but also the psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families. This specialist provides a complete care throughout the disease's progression, the dying process, and offer support to the family afterward. They excel in assessing the patients with advanced illness, managing distressing symptoms, coordinating interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing the care of imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical considerations in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Sturchler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sturchler is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center 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 Maria De Lourdes Sturchler accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria De Lourdes Sturchler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sturchler's office at (858) 678-6574 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria De Lourdes Sturchler?
Please contact Dr. Sturchler's office at (858) 678-6574 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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