Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wang, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Wang?
Dr. Helena Wang, 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. Wang empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Sarcoidosis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco, CA community, Dr. Wang is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Wang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Loyola University Med Center
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Wang board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Helena Wang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wang speak?
Dr. Wang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wang typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Wang 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. Wang. 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 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Wang typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Helena Wang may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Wang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wang accept my insurance?
Dr. Wang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wang accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Wang in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wang's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wang affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wang's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538190368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wang