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Dr. Fauzia Abilmona, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abilmona, Anesthesiologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Fauzia Abilmona, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abilmona is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abilmona’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abilmona’s office at (253) 588-1711.

    What languages does Dr. Abilmona speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abilmona typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abilmona 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. Abilmona. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
    • Sigmoid colon adenoma
    • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abilmona typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abilmona 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. Abilmona. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Abilmona accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abilmona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 588-1711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Abilmona in Gig Harbor, 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • First Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Abilmona's office located?

    Dr. Fauzia Abilmona's Primary Practice

    11567 Canterwood Blvd

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    (253) 588-1711

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    Dr. Fauzia Abilmona's Practice 2

    1812 S J St Ste 120

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Franciscan Anesthesia Associates

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW

    Lakewood, WA 98499

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

    Dr. Abilmona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962663773.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abilmona?

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

    What is Dr. Fauzia Abilmona's specialty?

    Dr. Abilmona is a Anesthesiologist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Fauzia Abilmona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abilmona is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Fauzia Abilmona accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Fauzia Abilmona is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fauzia Abilmona offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abilmona's office at (253) 588-1711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fauzia Abilmona?

    Please contact Dr. Abilmona's office at (253) 588-1711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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