Summary

Dr. James Louisell is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He earned his medical degree from USC Keck School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Hospital. Dr. Louisell furthered his training with a fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center, where he gained specialized expertise in pulmonary medicine. He speaks English and provides care to patients throughout the Santa Cruz area.

Dr. Louisell practices at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and sees patients in Santa Cruz, CA. His clinical expertise includes treating respiratory failure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing pneumonia cases. He is skilled in performing critical procedures such as endotracheal intubation and central venous catheter placement to support patients with breathing difficulties. Patients consistently rate Dr. Louisell highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • California Pacific Med. Ctr.
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Pulmonology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

1595 Soquel Dr Suite 230Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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4.4 
15 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CAStanford , CAStanford , CASan Jose , CA
Med School: USC Keck School of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James A. Louisell

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

James A. Louisell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

James A. Louisell has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

James A. Louisell holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at California Pacific Med. Ctr..

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from USC Keck School of Medicine.

NPI Number

James A. Louisell's NPI number is 1669735916.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is James Louisell affiliated with?
James Louisell is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.
Does James Louisell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
James Louisell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does James Louisell speak?
James Louisell speaks English.
Does James Louisell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Louisell accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is James Louisell's office located?
James Louisell's office is located at 1595 Soquel Dr Suite 230, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065.

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