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Who is Dr. Spooner, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Christopher Spooner, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Spooner completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Spooner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Spooner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Spooner’s office at (406) 233-2500.
Where did Dr. Spooner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
What languages does Dr. Spooner speak?
Dr. Spooner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Spooner treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Spooner 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. Spooner. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Spooner perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Spooner may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Spooner's office.
Does Dr. Spooner accept my insurance?
Dr. Spooner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 233-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Spooner accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Spooner in Tacoma, 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
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Spooner's office located?
Dr. Christopher Spooner's Primary Practice
1123 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(406) 233-2500
What is Dr. Spooner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Spooner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891803417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Spooner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Spooner
What is Dr. Christopher Spooner's specialty?
Dr. Spooner is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Spooner to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Spooner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Spooner is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Christopher Spooner accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Spooner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Spooner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Spooner's office at (406) 233-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Spooner?
Please contact Dr. Spooner's office at (406) 233-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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