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Dr. David Willms, MD

Dr. David Willms, MD

San Diego, CA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Willms, Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. David Willms, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, 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. Willms completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Willms is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Willms’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Willms’s office at (858) 541-3366.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Willms board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Willms, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Willms speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Willms treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Willms 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. Willms. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
    • Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • Shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock

    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:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Does Dr. Willms accept my insurance?

    Dr. Willms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 541-3366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Willms accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Willms in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Willms' office located?

    Dr. David Willms' Primary Practice

    1940 El Cajon Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92104

    (858) 541-3366

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    Dr. David Willms' Practice 2

    1400 E Palomar St

    Chula Vista, CA 91913

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    Dr. David Willms' Practice 3

    2929 Health Center Dr

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Willms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285626747.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Willms?

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

    What is Dr. David Willms's specialty?

    Dr. Willms is a Pulmonologist near San Diego, 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. Willms to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Willms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Willms is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado 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

    Where can I learn more about Pulmonologist?

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    Is David Willms accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Willms is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Willms offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Willms's office at (858) 541-3366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Willms?

    Please contact Dr. Willms's office at (858) 541-3366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Willms have?

    Dr. David Willms is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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