Pulmonology
Expert diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, breathing disorders, and complex respiratory conditions
Pulmonology is the specialty focused on expert diagnosis and treatment of lung diseases, breathing disorders, and complex respiratory conditions. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $75 to $4,000 across 18 common visit types. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat the full spectrum of lung and breathing disorders, from asthma to interstitial lung disease. OpenDoc providers offer pulmonary evaluations starting at $200 with in-office pulmonary function testing for 50–65% less than hospital-based labs. With respiratory conditions affecting over 35 million Americans with asthma alone, transparent pricing for ongoing pulmonary care delivers meaningful savings.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Pulmonology Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Pulmonary function testing and sleep studies are among the most heavily marked-up services in hospital outpatient settings. Cash pay at an independent pulmonology office can save 50-65% compared to hospital pricing, and eliminates the prior authorization delays common for bronchoscopy and advanced imaging.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside Pulmonology
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Interventional Pulmonology
Interventional Pulmonologists perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures including endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), airway stenting, and navigational bronchoscopy for lung nodule biopsy. They handle complex airway management and pleural disease interventions.
Pulmonary & Critical Care
Pulmonary & Critical Care specialists manage the full range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions alongside critical illness in the ICU setting. In the outpatient setting, they provide comprehensive evaluation of complex lung diseases, manage ventilator-dependent patients, and coordinate long-term oxygen therapy.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Pulmonology
Asthma and reactive airway disease
COPD and chronic bronchitis
Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
Pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial lung disease
Pleural effusion and fluid around the lungs
Lung nodules and pulmonary masses
Chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks
Pulmonary embolism and blood clots in the lungs
Bronchiectasis and chronic lung infections
Sarcoidosis and granulomatous lung disease
Common care paths
How Pulmonology is organized on OpenDoc
New Patient Pulmonary Evaluation
New Patient Pulmonary Evaluation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Follow-Up Visit
Follow-Up Visit is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry)
Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Full Pulmonary Function Test (PFT with DLCO)
Full Pulmonary Function Test (PFT with DLCO) is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made.
Chest CT Review and Interpretation
Chest CT Review and Interpretation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy is a procedure-oriented pulmonology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Interventional Pulmonology | Lung nodule found on chest CT needing biopsy | Performs navigational bronchoscopy and EBUS for minimally invasive lung biopsy |
| Pulmonary & Critical Care | Chronic COPD with worsening shortness of breath | Comprehensive management of chronic obstructive lung disease including medication optimization |
| Interventional Pulmonology | Recurring fluid buildup around the lung | Can place indwelling pleural catheters and perform pleurodesis for recurrent effusions |
| Pulmonary & Critical Care | Persistent cough with abnormal breathing tests | Expert in systematic workup of chronic cough including PFTs, imaging, and empiric treatment trials |
| Interventional Pulmonology | Central airway tumor causing breathing difficulty | Trained in therapeutic bronchoscopy including tumor debulking and stent placement |
| Pulmonary & Critical Care | Need for ongoing oxygen therapy management | Manages chronic respiratory failure, home oxygen prescriptions, and ventilator weaning |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patient Pulmonary Evaluation New Patient Pulmonary Evaluation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45–60 min | $200 – $400 |
| Follow-Up Visit Follow-Up Visit is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20–30 min | $125 – $225 |
| Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry) is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 15–30 min | $75 – $200 |
| Full Pulmonary Function Test (PFT with DLCO) Full Pulmonary Function Test (PFT with DLCO) is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 45–60 min | $200 – $500 |
| Chest CT Review and Interpretation Chest CT Review and Interpretation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15–20 min | $100 – $200 |
| Diagnostic Bronchoscopy Diagnostic Bronchoscopy is a procedure-oriented pulmonology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30–60 min | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Sleep Study Consultation Sleep Study Consultation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $150 – $300 |
| Home Sleep Test (HST) Home Sleep Test (HST) is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | Overnight | $200 – $500 |
| In-Lab Polysomnography In-Lab Polysomnography is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | Overnight | $800 – $2,500 |
| Oxygen Assessment and Titration Oxygen Assessment and Titration is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30–45 min | $100 – $250 |
| Asthma Action Plan Development Asthma Action Plan Development is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30–45 min | $150 – $300 |
| Methacholine Challenge Test Methacholine Challenge Test is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 60–90 min | $250 – $600 |
| Six-Minute Walk Test Six-Minute Walk Test is a diagnostic pulmonology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 20–30 min | $75 – $200 |
| CPAP Setup and Titration Consultation CPAP Setup and Titration Consultation is a common pulmonology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $150 – $300 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
General Pulmonology Evaluation
Start with a general pulmonology evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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