Pulmonologists Accepting CareFirst in California
10 verified pulmonologists in California accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Cystic Fibrosis, COPD & Emphysema, and Interventional Pulmonology. Common hospital affiliations include MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital, and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.


Grant Turner, MD
Associate Director, Adult CF Program
Pulmonology
Los Angeles, CA10+ years68+ pubs


Thomas Decato, M.D,
Medical Director, Pulmonary Function and Exercise Testing Laboratory; Health Sciences Assistant Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Pulmonology
Torrance, CA15+ years33+ pubs


Ricardo Gomez, M.D.
Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Victorville, CA15+ years917+ pubs


William Stringer, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Pulmonology
Torrance, CA30+ years161+ pubs


Robby Ayoub, MD
Pulmonology
Huntington Beach, CA20+ years


John Luce, MD
Pulmonology
San Francisco, CA30+ years192+ pubs


Kelan Tantisira, MD MPH
Division Chief, Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonology
San Diego, CA30+ years355+ pubs


Angela Suen, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine
Pulmonology
San Francisco, CA9 years26+ pubs


Kovid Trivedi, M.B.B.S.
Pulmonology
Berkeley, CA15+ years42+ pubs


Stephen Hughes, MD
Pulmonology
San Diego, CA10+ years109+ pubs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these pulmonologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these pulmonologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pulmonologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Cystic Fibrosis, COPD & Emphysema, and Interventional Pulmonology. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.