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Dr. Cai Sherry Wen, MD, PHD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wen, Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Cai Sherry Wen, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wen’s office at (617) 667-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Wen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Wen typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Wen 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. Wen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Pulsating headache
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Wen typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Wen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Wen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wen accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Corporate Services

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wen's office located?

    Dr. Cai Sherry Wen's Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (617) 667-7000

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    Tacoma Gen Emerg Dept

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Kent Multicare Clinic

    222 State Ave N

    Kent, WA 98030

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

    Dr. Wen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023548203.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wen?

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

    What is Dr. Cai Sherry Wen's specialty?

    Dr. Wen is a Neurologist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is this Dr. Cai Sherry Wen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wen is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Capital Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Cai Sherry Wen accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Cai Sherry Wen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cai Sherry Wen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wen's office at (617) 667-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Cai Sherry Wen?

    Please contact Dr. Wen's office at (617) 667-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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