Compare 86 pulmonologists in Milwaukee, WI. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
86
Pulmonologists
100%
Accepting patients
90%
Most common: MD
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Milwaukee's healthcare is anchored by two systems serving different populations. Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin handle academic and trauma care from their Wauwatosa campus, while Advocate Aurora runs the largest community hospital and clinic network across the metro. Children's Wisconsin is one of the top pediatric hospitals in the Midwest, and the city's significant health disparities between neighborhoods mean where you live is a real factor in what care looks like.
Milwaukee has 86 pulmonologists. The most common credential is MD (90%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Third Ward, East Side, Bay View, and Walker's Point.
Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin campus sit in Wauwatosa just off I-94. Aurora St. Luke's is on the south side near Bay View. Downtown and Third Ward residents are roughly equidistant from both. MCTS bus routes connect to major hospitals, but most patients drive. Parking at Froedtert is free, though the campus is large, so allow time to navigate between buildings.
Nearby hospitals include Froedtert Hospital, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, and Children's Wisconsin. Local training programs run through Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University. The Medical College of Wisconsin is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro and a leading center for cancer and cardiac research.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the dominant commercial carrier in the Milwaukee area. UnitedHealthcare and Humana also have significant employer-plan market share. BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Medicaid) covers a substantial portion of the city's population. Advocate Aurora participates in most networks, while Froedtert/MCW accepts most commercial plans but may require prior authorization for some services. 80% accept Medicare.
The first visit includes a review of your symptoms, smoking history, environmental exposures, and current medications. The pulmonologist will listen to your lungs and may order pulmonary function tests (PFTs), which measure how well your lungs move air and exchange oxygen. PFTs involve breathing into a mouthpiece in various patterns. You may also need imaging or a bronchoscopy depending on your symptoms.
If you are establishing care in Milwaukee, you will likely choose between the Froedtert/MCW network and the Advocate Aurora network. Each uses its own patient portal (MyChart for both, but separate instances). Bring printed records if transferring between systems.
See a pulmonologist for a chronic cough lasting more than eight weeks, shortness of breath that worsens over time, COPD management, severe or hard-to-control asthma, recurrent pneumonia, abnormal chest imaging (nodules, masses, scarring), coughing up blood, occupational lung exposures (asbestos, silica), or sleep-disordered breathing that a sleep study has confirmed.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Pulmonary function test: $150-500 · Chest CT: $300-3,000 · Bronchoscopy: $1,500-5,000
Cold winters and Lake Michigan's effect on air quality contribute to asthma and respiratory issues. Lead exposure from older housing and water infrastructure remains a concern in some Milwaukee neighborhoods, and pediatric lead screening is standard practice.
Pulmonologists manage moderate to severe asthma, perform pulmonary function testing, and develop treatment plans that reduce flares and keep your airways open.
COPD is a progressive lung condition most commonly caused by smoking. Pulmonologists prescribe inhalers, pulmonary rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy to slow progression and improve quality of life.
Loud snoring, gasping during sleep, and daytime exhaustion may indicate obstructive sleep apnea. Pulmonologists order sleep studies and manage CPAP therapy or other treatments.
A cough that lasts more than eight weeks has a cause, whether it is acid reflux, postnasal drip, asthma, or something else. Pulmonologists work through the differential to find and treat it.
Pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases cause progressive scarring of the lungs. Pulmonologists manage these complex conditions with medication and monitoring to slow disease progression.
Milwaukee, WI has 86 licensed pulmonologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pulmonologists in Milwaukee, WI are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Wisconsin does not run its own ACA marketplace. Residents enroll through HealthCare.gov with plans from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Molina, and Common Ground available in Milwaukee County. BadgerCare Plus is the state Medicaid program. Employer plans often run through Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, or Network Health.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Pulmonary function tests cost $150 to $500. A chest CT runs $300 to $3,000. A bronchoscopy costs $1,500 to $5,000. Actual costs in Milwaukee, WI depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Brand-name inhalers can be expensive ($200 to $500 per month). Generic alternatives exist for many common inhalers. Ask your pulmonologist about cost-effective options and manufacturer savings programs.
Milwaukee healthcare runs through two main systems: Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin (academic, trauma, and specialty care in Wauwatosa) and Advocate Aurora Health (the largest community hospital and clinic network). Ascension also operates several facilities. Your insurance plan's network often determines which system is most affordable.
80% of pulmonologists in Milwaukee, WI accept Medicare. Medicare covers pulmonology visits, PFTs, and pulmonary rehabilitation (up to 36 sessions). Supplemental oxygen and nebulizers are covered under durable medical equipment. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some pulmonologists in Milwaukee, WI accept BadgerCare Plus, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pulmonology services in all states. Inhaler coverage varies by state formulary. Prior authorization is common for newer biologic asthma medications. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm BadgerCare Plus participation before scheduling.
Froedtert Hospital, affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin, is the region's academic medical center and only adult Level I trauma center. It handles complex cases, transplants, and cancer treatment. Advocate Aurora Health operates a larger network of community hospitals and clinics, including Aurora St. Luke's, one of the busiest cardiac care centers in the state.
Marquette University School of Dentistry offers dental care at reduced rates. Federally qualified health centers like Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers and Progressive Community Health Centers also provide dental services on a sliding-scale basis.
Top accepted carriers in Milwaukee, WI include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-44228, qhp-81413, and qhp-86584.
Pulmonology visits are covered as specialist visits. PFTs and imaging require prior authorization in many plans. Inhalers can be expensive, with brand-name combination inhalers costing $200 to $500 per month without insurance. Ask about generic alternatives and manufacturer copay programs. Pulmonary rehabilitation is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans with a physician order.