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Dr. James Steele, MD

Santa Rosa, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Steele, Pulmonologist in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Dr. James Steele, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Santa Rosa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Steele completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Steele is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steele’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steele’s office at (707) 525-3786.

    Where did Dr. Steele go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Martinez Va Hosp/Uc Davis P

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Steele board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Steele, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Steele speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Steele treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Steele 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. Steele. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Apnea
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea
    • Temporary cessation of breathing
    • Breathing pauses
    • Stopped breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0681: Apnea, not elsewhere classified

    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
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Pneumonitis
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis
    • Sarcoid
    • Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
    • Allergic Lung Inflammation
    • Organic Dust Lung Disease
    • HP Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J679: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to unspecified organic dust

    Does Dr. Steele accept my insurance?

    Dr. Steele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 525-3786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Steele accept in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Dr. Steele in Santa Rosa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Steele's office located?

    Dr. James Steele's Primary Practice

    3867 Montgomery Dr

    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

    (707) 525-3786

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    Dr. James Steele's Practice 2

    3536 Mendocino Ave Ste 200

    Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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    Dr. James Steele's Practice 3

    153 W Spruce St

    Fort Bragg, CA 95437

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

    Dr. Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548298060.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steele?

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

    What is Dr. James Steele's specialty?

    Dr. Steele is a Pulmonologist near Santa Rosa, 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. Steele to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Steele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Steele is affiliated with Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital 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 James Steele accepting new patients in Santa Rosa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Steele is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Steele offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (707) 525-3786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Steele?

    Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (707) 525-3786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Steele have?

    Dr. James Steele is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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