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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Nishihara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishihara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nishihara typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Baby
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- ELBW baby
- Very low birth weight infant
- Micro-preemie
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
- ELBW newborn
- Micropremie
- Baby born 500-749 grams
- Baby born 1250-1499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0703: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
- P0702: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams
- P0715: Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nishihara typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Nishihara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Yo Nishihara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nishihara is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, 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
When to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist. 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 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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