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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Xu, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Weidong Xu is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Xu completed her residency at Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Xu is fluent in English, Chinese, French, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Xu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Xu’s office.
Where did Dr. Xu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Fourth Military University Shaanxi China
Is Dr. Xu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Weidong Xu is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Xu speak?
Dr. Xu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Xu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Xu 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. Xu. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Unspecified Joint Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Condition
- Joint Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- M129: Arthropathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Xu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Weidong Xu 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. Xu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Xu accept my insurance?
Dr. Xu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Xu accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Xu 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Xu's office located?
What is Dr. Xu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Xu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538138201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Xu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Xu
What is Dr. Weidong Xu's specialty?
Dr. Xu 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. Weidong Xu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Xu is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Weidong Xu accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Weidong Xu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Weidong Xu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Xu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Weidong Xu?
Please contact Dr. Xu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Weidong Xu have?
Dr. Weidong Xu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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