Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Murakami, Nephrologist in Burien, WA?
Dr. Christine Murakami, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Burien, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Murakami is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murakami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murakami’s office at (864) 450-9036.
What languages does Dr. Murakami speak?
Dr. Murakami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Murakami treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Murakami 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. Murakami. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Acute Kidney Failure with Outer Layer Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
- Acute Cortical Necrosis
- Kidney Cortex Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
- N171: Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Murakami perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Murakami may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Murakami's office.
Does Dr. Murakami accept my insurance?
Dr. Murakami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 450-9036 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Murakami accept in Burien, WA?
Dr. Murakami in Burien, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Cambia (Regence)
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Murakami's office located?
Dr. Christine Murakami's Primary Practice
16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 280
Burien, WA 98166
(864) 450-9036
What is Dr. Murakami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Murakami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518120856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murakami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Murakami
What is Dr. Christine Murakami's specialty?
Dr. Murakami is a Nephrologist near Burien, WA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Murakami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Murakami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Murakami is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, WA, Self Regional Healthcare, UW Medical Center - Montlake 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 Christine Murakami accepting new patients in Burien, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Murakami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Murakami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Murakami's office at (864) 450-9036 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Murakami?
Please contact Dr. Murakami's office at (864) 450-9036 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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