EverydayHealthLogo
WB

Dr. Walid Behnawa, MD

Auburn, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Behnawa, Family Medicine Specialist in Auburn, WA?

    Dr. Walid Behnawa, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Auburn, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Behnawa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behnawa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behnawa’s office at (253) 545-2203.

    Is Dr. Behnawa board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Walid Behnawa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Behnawa speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Behnawa treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Behnawa 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. Behnawa. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Behnawa perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Walid Behnawa may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Behnawa's office.

    Does Dr. Behnawa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Behnawa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 545-2203 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Behnawa accept in Auburn, WA?

    Dr. Behnawa in Auburn, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Behnawa's office located?

    Dr. Walid Behnawa's Primary Practice

    202 N Division St

    Auburn, WA 98001

    (253) 545-2203

    Get Directions

    Dr. Walid Behnawa's Practice 2

    2000 Hospital Dr

    Sedro Woolley, WA 98284

    Get Directions

    Dr. Walid Behnawa's Practice 3

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Behnawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689886921.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behnawa?

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

    What is Dr. Walid Behnawa's specialty?

    Dr. Behnawa is a Family Medicine Specialist near Auburn, WA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Behnawa to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walid Behnawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Behnawa is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Walid Behnawa accepting new patients in Auburn, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Walid Behnawa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walid Behnawa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Behnawa's office at (253) 545-2203 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walid Behnawa?

    Please contact Dr. Behnawa's office at (253) 545-2203 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walid Behnawa have?

    Dr. Walid Behnawa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

    Other Family Medicine Specialist Near Auburn, WA

    KM

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Auburn, WA
    KM

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Auburn, WA
    Dr. Phillip Milam, MD

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Auburn, WA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists