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Dr. Clifton Baylor, MD

Dr. Clifton Baylor, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baylor, Pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Clifton Baylor, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baylor is fluent in English, German, Hebrew, Hindi, and Latvian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baylor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baylor’s office at (360) 514-2990.

    Is Dr. Baylor board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Clifton Baylor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Baylor speak?

    Dr. Baylor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Latvian

    What conditions does Dr. Baylor treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Baylor diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Baylor. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Smoker's cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-term bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J410: Simple chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Respiratory cancer screening
    • Pulmonary cancer check
    • Lung tumor screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs

    Does Dr. Baylor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 514-2990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baylor accept in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Baylor in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

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    Where is Dr. Baylor's office located?

    Dr. Clifton Baylor's Primary Practice

    1717 S J St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (360) 514-2990

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    Dr. Clifton Baylor's Practice 2

    1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Clifton Baylor's Practice 3

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW

    Lakewood, WA 98499

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    What is Dr. Baylor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Baylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235187485.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baylor?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baylor

    What is Dr. Clifton Baylor's specialty?

    Dr. Baylor is a Pulmonologist near Tacoma, WA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Baylor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Clifton Baylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baylor is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, WA which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Clifton Baylor accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Clifton Baylor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clifton Baylor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baylor's office at (360) 514-2990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Clifton Baylor?

    Please contact Dr. Baylor's office at (360) 514-2990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Clifton Baylor have?

    Dr. Clifton Baylor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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