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Dr. David R. Nunley, MD

Accepting New Patients

(58 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Pediatric Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (1980 - 1985)

Professional interests include: lung issues, transplant procedures, lung transplant, and more.

452 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

Dr. David R. Nunley, MD is a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH specializing in adult pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. David R. Nunley, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

452 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

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Some issues Dr. David R. Nunley, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

In The News

“He underwent the operation on Dec. 12, following his battle with the virus, marking a quick turn of events common in COVID-19 patients who need a transplant, said Dr. David Nunley, a pulmonary...”—"Some Ohio COVID patients get second shot at life thanks to lung transplants", Columbus Dispatch, April 2021

“Se sometio a la operacion el 12 de diciembre, despues de su batalla contra el virus, lo que supuso un rapido giro de los acontecimientos, habitual en los pacientes de COVID-19 que necesitan un...”—"Pacientes con COVID-19 reciben segunda oportunidad de vida gracias a trasplantes de pulmon", The Morning Call, April 2021

"Superhero team delivers a second chance at life with double lung transplant", Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2023

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In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. David R. Nunley, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	51
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	28
hospital care	798
inpatient care	798
minimally invasive procedures	16
pulmonary testing	70
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	61
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	86
hospital care	772
inpatient care	772
minimally invasive procedures	33
pulmonary testing	40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	58
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	49
hospital care	240
inpatient care	240
pulmonary testing	39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	62
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
pulmonary testing	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
hospital care	284
inpatient care	284
pulmonary testing	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	57
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	36
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	58
hospital care	486
inpatient care	486
minimally invasive procedures	17
pulmonary testing	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	54
Dementia	22
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	85
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	163
hospital care	416
inpatient care	416
minimally invasive procedures	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	74
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	77
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	135
hospital care	488
inpatient care	488
minimally invasive procedures	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	60
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	105
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337
minimally invasive procedures	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	53
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	110
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	130
hospital care	320
inpatient care	320
minimally invasive procedures	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	57
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	84
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	80
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229
minimally invasive procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	41
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Columbus, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

bronchoscopy	64
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	82
hospital care	435
inpatient care	435
minimally invasive procedures	27
pulmonary testing	42
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	3
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David R. Nunley, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. David R. Nunley, MD graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine - 9/12/1990 American Board of Pediatrics - 10/4/1989 and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine - 9/12/1990 American Board of Pediatrics - 10/4/1989 (1992)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David R. Nunley, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David R. Nunley, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David R. Nunley, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David R. Nunley, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$205 OPSUMIT $205
Advanced Respiratory, Inc	$164 AirwayClearanceDevice $92	Vest 205 Metaneb System $71
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$132 Cresemba $132
Gilead Sciences Inc	$107 Cayston $107
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$104 $104
Other	$92 INOMAX $40	XARELTO $13	$39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$805

Biography

Dr. David Nunley is a specialist in adult critical care, pediatric pulmonology, and adult pulmonology in Columbus, OH, Dublin, OH, and Westerville, OH. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include lung transplant, sleep disorders, and internal medicine. Dr. Nunley is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inColumbus, OH as reported by Doctor.com. After attending Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Dr. Nunley completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky.