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Dr. Stella Aaboe, MD

Dr. Stella Aaboe, MD

Tacoma, WA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aaboe, Anesthesiologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Stella Aaboe, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Aaboe graduated from Sveucilista V Bakaric University Rijeka Med Fak Rijeka Croatia and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; Hosp Of St Raphael, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Aaboe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aaboe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aaboe’s office at (253) 426-4101.

    Where did Dr. Aaboe go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Anesthesiology; Hosp Of St Raphael, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Yale University Affiliated Hospitals | Hospital of St Raphael Program

    • Medical School: Sveucilista "V Bakaric" Univ Rijeka, Med Fak, Rijeka, Croatia | Sveucilista V Bakaric University Rijeka Med Fak Rijeka Croatia | University Of Rijeka, Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Aaboe board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Stella Aaboe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Aaboe speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Aaboe treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Aaboe 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. Aaboe. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Does Dr. Aaboe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aaboe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Aaboe 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)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Aaboe's office located?

    Dr. Stella Aaboe's Primary Practice

    1717 S J St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 426-4101

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    Dr. Stella Aaboe's Practice 2

    34515 9th Ave S

    Federal Way, WA 98003

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    Dr. Stella Aaboe's Practice 3

    11808 Northup Way Ste W105

    Bellevue, WA 98005

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

    Dr. Aaboe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306810700.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aaboe?

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

    What is Dr. Stella Aaboe's specialty?

    Dr. Aaboe is a Anesthesiologist near Tacoma, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Aaboe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stella Aaboe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aaboe is affiliated with Providence St. Peter Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Stella Aaboe accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Stella Aaboe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stella Aaboe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aaboe's office at (253) 426-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stella Aaboe?

    Please contact Dr. Aaboe's office at (253) 426-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stella Aaboe have?

    Dr. Stella Aaboe is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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