51 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Witten, Pulmonologist in Salem, VA?
Where did Dr. Witten go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine | University of Maryland Program
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Witten board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. James Witten, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Witten speak?
Dr. Witten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Witten typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Witten 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. Witten. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Eosinophilic Disorder
- Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
- High Eosinophil Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Eosinophil-Driven Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8283: Eosinophilic asthma
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Witten typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Witten may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Witten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Witten accept my insurance?
Dr. Witten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 772-3540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Witten accept in Salem, VA?
Dr. Witten in Salem, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Commercial Travelers Mutual Insurance Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Samaritan Health Services
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Where is Dr. Witten's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Witten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Witten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Witten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Witten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407827231.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Witten