VD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Despotovic, Pulmonologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Vladimir Despotovic, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Despotovic is fluent in English, Croatian, and Serbian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Despotovic’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Despotovic’s office at (314) 454-8917.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Despotovic?
Dr. Vladimir Despotovic, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pulmonologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Despotovic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Rheumatoid Arthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Despotovic is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Despotovic board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Vladimir Despotovic, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Despotovic speak?
Dr. Despotovic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
Serbian
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Despotovic typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Despotovic 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. Despotovic. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Despotovic typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir Despotovic may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Despotovic's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Despotovic accept my insurance?
Dr. Despotovic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 454-8917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Despotovic accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Despotovic in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Despotovic's office located?
Dr. Vladimir Despotovic's Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 454-8917
What is Dr. Despotovic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Despotovic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700092699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Despotovic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Despotovic
What is Dr. Vladimir Despotovic's specialty?
Dr. Despotovic is a Pulmonologist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vladimir Despotovic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Despotovic is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County 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 Vladimir Despotovic accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Vladimir Despotovic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vladimir Despotovic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Despotovic's office at (314) 454-8917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vladimir Despotovic?
Please contact Dr. Despotovic's office at (314) 454-8917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vladimir Despotovic have?
Dr. Vladimir Despotovic is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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