29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chatila, Pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chatila?
Dr. Wissam Chatila, 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. Chatila empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Chatila is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chatila go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SCS/MSUCOM/WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Med Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
What languages does Dr. Chatila speak?
Dr. Chatila and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Armenian
- English
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chatila typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chatila 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. Chatila. 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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chatila typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wissam Chatila may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Chatila's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chatila accept my insurance?
Dr. Chatila 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. Chatila accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Chatila in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Chatila's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chatila affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chatila has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chatila's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chatila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700874799.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chatila?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chatila