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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stewart, Pulmonologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ernest Stewart, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stewart is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stewart’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stewart’s office at (916) 734-4597.
What languages does Dr. Stewart speak?
Dr. Stewart and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Stewart typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Stewart 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. Stewart. 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
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Stewart typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ernest Stewart may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Stewart's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stewart accept my insurance?
Dr. Stewart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-4597 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stewart accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Stewart in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stewart's office located?
Dr. Ernest Stewart's Primary Practice
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 734-4597
What is Dr. Stewart's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stewart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356617674.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stewart?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stewart
What is Dr. Ernest Stewart's specialty?
Dr. Stewart is a Pulmonologist near Sacramento, CA.
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. Ernest Stewart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stewart is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ernest Stewart accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ernest Stewart is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ernest Stewart offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stewart's office at (916) 734-4597 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ernest Stewart?
Please contact Dr. Stewart's office at (916) 734-4597 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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