Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle
Dr. Philip L. Pirtle
Last updated: May 14, 2026

Dr. Philip L. Pirtle

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1265455950

Dr. Philip L. Pirtle MD

Pulmonologist

He is located at 6565 Fannin Street in Houston, TX 77030. Can help patients with the following: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Cryptococcosis, Heart Disease, Pulmonary Aspiration, Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF), Relationship Issues. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265455950. Appointment can be made via the phone number (346) 238-6625. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/philip-l-pirtle. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle, being an pulmonologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Philip L. Pirtle.

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
  • Anxiety
  • Asbestosis
  • Asphyxia
  • Asthma
  • Blood Clots
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Burns
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
  • Dehydration
  • Depression
  • Embolism
  • Emphysema
  • Grief
  • Heart Disease
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypersomnia
  • Hyperthermia
  • Hypothermia
  • Insomnia
  • Isolation
  • Jet Lag
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Potassium
  • Lung Cancer
  • Malnutrition
  • Narcolepsy
  • Night Sweats
  • Nightmares
  • Online Therapy
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pleurisy
  • Pneumonia
  • Problem Sleepiness
  • Pulmonary Aspiration
  • Pulmonary Edema
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Paralysis
  • Sleepwalking
  • Smoking and Quitting Smoking
  • Snoring
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Philip L. Pirtle

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Philip L. Pirtle as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Community Health Choice

Network data as of Jan 28, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Community Health Choice
Community Health Choice plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Philip L. Pirtle is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Philip L. Pirtle is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists)) .

Bills through: Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Intuitive Surgical $855
Boehringer Ingelheim $572
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals $450

Other

Food and Beverage $4524
Travel and Lodging $678

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

Graduated in 1990

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/philip-l-pirtle
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Additional Specialities

  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Sleep Medicine Specialist

Affiliated practices

Texas Institute of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
27933 State Highway 249
Tomball, 77375 TX
(281) 357-0111
1960 Eye Surgeons PA
13300 Hargrave Road
Houston, 77070 TX
(281) 890-1784

Affiliated hospitals

HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
18220 TOMBALL PARKWAY
HOUSTON, 77070 TX
(281) 477-1000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle is affiliated with HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL.

Does Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle accept patients with Community Health Choice?

Yes, Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle is listed in-network for Community Health Choice through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle treat?

Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle provides treatment for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), Cryptococcosis, Heart Disease, Pulmonary Aspiration, Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF), Relationship Issues. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle is affiliated with Texas Institute of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle?

Dr. Philip Lynn Pirtle's office is located at 6565 Fannin Street in Houston, TX 77030.