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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bixby, Pulmonologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Billie Bixby, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bixby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bixby’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bixby’s office at (520) 626-6445.
What languages does Dr. Bixby speak?
Dr. Bixby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bixby typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bixby 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. Bixby. 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 here.
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Bixby typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Bixby 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. Bixby. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- 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:
- 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
- Lung tumor marker placement
- Bronchial scope with guidance
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple
- 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])
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Does Dr. Bixby accept my insurance?
Dr. Bixby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-6445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bixby accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Bixby in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bixby's office located?
Dr. Billie Bixby's Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 626-6445
What is Dr. Bixby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bixby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770801938.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bixby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bixby
What is Dr. Billie Bixby's specialty?
Dr. Bixby is a Pulmonologist near Tucson, AZ.
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. Billie Bixby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bixby is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Boswell 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 Billie Bixby accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Billie Bixby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Billie Bixby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bixby's office at (520) 626-6445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Billie Bixby?
Please contact Dr. Bixby's office at (520) 626-6445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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