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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nishihara, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Yo Nishihara is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nishihara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishihara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishihara’s office at (206) 987-2000.
What languages does Dr. Nishihara speak?
Dr. Nishihara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nishihara treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nishihara 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. Nishihara. 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:
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Baby
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- ELBW baby
- Very low birth weight infant
- Micro-preemie
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- ELBW newborn
- Micropremie
- Baby born 500-749 grams
- Baby born 1250-1499 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0703: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0702: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams
- P0715: Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams
Which procedures does Dr. Nishihara perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yo Nishihara may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nishihara's office.
Does Dr. Nishihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Nishihara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nishihara accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Nishihara in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Boeing
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nishihara's office located?
Dr. Yo Nishihara's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 987-2000
What is Dr. Nishihara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nishihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043715683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishihara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nishihara
What is Dr. Yo Nishihara's specialty?
Dr. Nishihara is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Nishihara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yo Nishihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nishihara is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Yo Nishihara accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Yo Nishihara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yo Nishihara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nishihara's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yo Nishihara?
Please contact Dr. Nishihara's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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