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Who is Dr. Chiba, Pulmonologist in Rapid City, SD?
Dr. Masaru Chiba, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Rapid City, SD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chiba completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chiba is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chiba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chiba’s office at (605) 755-1000.
Where did Dr. Chiba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Kyoto University, Fac of Med, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Is Dr. Chiba board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Masaru Chiba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chiba speak?
Dr. Chiba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chiba typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Chiba 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. Chiba. 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 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Chiba typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Masaru Chiba may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Chiba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chiba accept my insurance?
Dr. Chiba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 755-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chiba accept in Rapid City, SD?
Dr. Chiba in Rapid City, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medica Group
Medicare
Sanford Health
State of Wyoming
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Chiba's office located?
Dr. Masaru Chiba's Primary Practice
353 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 755-1000
What is Dr. Chiba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chiba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053389130.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chiba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chiba
What is Dr. Masaru Chiba's specialty?
Dr. Chiba is a Pulmonologist near Rapid City, SD.
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. Masaru Chiba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chiba is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Monument Health Neurology And Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation And Critical Care Hospital Of The Black Hills. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Masaru Chiba accepting new patients in Rapid City, SD?
Yes, Dr. Masaru Chiba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Masaru Chiba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chiba's office at (605) 755-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Masaru Chiba?
Please contact Dr. Chiba's office at (605) 755-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Masaru Chiba have?
Dr. Masaru Chiba is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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