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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mehmood, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Paras Mehmood, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mehmood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehmood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehmood’s office at (253) 403-1000.
What languages does Dr. Mehmood speak?
Dr. Mehmood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mehmood typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mehmood 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. Mehmood. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mehmood typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paras Mehmood may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Mehmood's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mehmood accept my insurance?
Dr. Mehmood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mehmood accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Mehmood in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mehmood's office located?
Dr. Paras Mehmood's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
What is Dr. Mehmood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mehmood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396355632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehmood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mehmood
What is Dr. Paras Mehmood's specialty?
Dr. Mehmood is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Paras Mehmood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mehmood is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paras Mehmood accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Paras Mehmood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paras Mehmood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mehmood's office at (253) 403-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paras Mehmood?
Please contact Dr. Mehmood's office at (253) 403-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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