37 Years of Experience
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. 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 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 as a 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 a Pulmonologist like Dr. Willms typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- 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
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
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
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Willms typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Willms may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Willms' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Willms' office located?
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.
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. David Willms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Willms is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente Fontana 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 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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