Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simpson, Pulmonologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Tamara Simpson, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simpson graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Simpson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson’s office at (210) 257-1400.
Where did Dr. Simpson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Simpson speak?
Dr. Simpson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Simpson typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle disease
- Muscle weakness
- Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G729: Myopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Simpson typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tamara Simpson may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Simpson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 257-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simpson accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Simpson in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Simpson's office located?
Dr. Tamara Simpson's Primary Practice
12446 West Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 257-1400
What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871502716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson
What is Dr. Tamara Simpson's specialty?
Dr. Simpson is a Pulmonologist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Tamara Simpson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simpson is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Tamara Simpson accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Simpson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamara Simpson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (210) 257-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamara Simpson?
Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (210) 257-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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