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Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and Adult Critical Care

Boston University School of Medicine

3180 Main Street Suite 201
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(203) 371-5400

Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD is a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and adult critical care. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and St. Vincent's Medical Center Integrated Care Partners.

Office Locations

St. Vincent's Medical Center Integrated Care Partners

3180 Main Street Suite 201
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(203) 371-5400

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD 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 providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	446
hospital care	1046
inpatient care	1046
pleural drainage	25
preventive care	30
pulmonary testing	64
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
vaccines	30
X-rays	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290
hospital care	761
inpatient care	761
pulmonary testing	76
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
X-rays	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	59
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	52
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
hospital care	718
inpatient care	718
pulmonary testing	42
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	47
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	52
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	487
hospital care	856
inpatient care	856
minimally invasive procedures	17
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	114
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thoracostomy	17
vaccines	37
X-rays	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	142
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	138
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	16
doctor visit	525
hospital care	994
inpatient care	994
preventive care	38
pulmonary testing	104
vaccines	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	69
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	99
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	516
hospital care	817
inpatient care	817
pulmonary testing	76

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	56
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	92
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	12
doctor visit	425
hospital care	767
inpatient care	767
pulmonary testing	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	59
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	80
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	333
hospital care	643
inpatient care	643
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	69
vaccines	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	54
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	84
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
hospital care	589
inpatient care	589
pulmonary testing	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	41
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	63
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	214
hospital care	544
inpatient care	544

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	26
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	62
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	422
inpatient care	422
pulmonary testing	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	50
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Bridgeport, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	359
hospital care	741
inpatient care	741
minimally invasive procedures	17
pleural drainage	21
preventive care	30
pulmonary testing	65
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
thoracostomy	17
vaccines	30
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	52
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	231
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	70
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

St. Vincent's Medical Center Integrated Care Partners

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Cigna

Coventry

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$1,870 Interventional Lung Solutions $1,870
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$70 ANORO $40	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $31
ABIOMED	$17 Impella $17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$12 BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $12

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,853
Food and Beverage	$105
Education	$12

Research Payments

Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $103.

Biography

Dr. William Fitzgerald's areas of specialization are adult critical care and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). He usually is in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Fitzgerald attended medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. His practice in Bridgeport, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Fitzgerald, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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