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Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw, MD

Tacoma, WA

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    Who is Dr. Shiferaw, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shiferaw is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiferaw’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiferaw’s office at (253) 844-4327.

    What languages does Dr. Shiferaw speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiferaw treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Shiferaw 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. Shiferaw. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Depressive Episodes
    • Depression
    • Atypical depression
    • Unspecified depressive disorder
    • Other forms of depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3289: Other specified depressive episodes

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shiferaw perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office.

    Does Dr. Shiferaw accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiferaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 844-4327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shiferaw's office located?

    Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw's Primary Practice

    3020 S Union Ave

    Tacoma, WA 98409

    (253) 844-4327

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    Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw's Practice 2

    917 Pacific Ave Ste 600

    Tacoma, WA 98402

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

    Dr. Shiferaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063209492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiferaw?

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

    What is Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw's specialty?

    Dr. Shiferaw is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Tacoma, WA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Shiferaw to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shiferaw is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Matiyas Shiferaw accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    No, Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matiyas Shiferaw offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office at (253) 844-4327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matiyas Shiferaw?

    Please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office at (253) 844-4327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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