James Brad Diestelhorst, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

James Brad Diestelhorst is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(360) 738-2200Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 30 years in internal medicine, James Brad Diestelhorst, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Bellingham. A University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 116 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Bellingham30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5723dNPPES updated 2010-09-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226-7123

Fax: (360) 752-5687
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
COPD
Higher than avg (+30%)50%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in BellinghamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 5096, Bellingham, WA 98227-5096

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With James Brad Diestelhorst

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Brad Diestelhorst for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Bellingham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Brad Diestelhorst

NPI records show Dr. Diestelhorst as active with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 738-2200.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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