Dr. Gemechis Wacho, MD
Tacoma, WA
Who is Dr. Wacho, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Gemechis Wacho, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wacho is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wacho’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wacho’s office at (571) 457-2708.
What languages does Dr. Wacho speak?
Dr. Wacho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Wacho typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Wacho 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. Wacho. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Wacho typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Gemechis Wacho may include:
Please contact Dr. Wacho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wacho accept my insurance?
Dr. Wacho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (571) 457-2708 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wacho accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Wacho 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
Cambia Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wacho's office located?
Dr. Gemechis Wacho's Primary Practice
917 Pacific Ave Ste 600
Tacoma, WA 98402
(571) 457-2708
What is Dr. Wacho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wacho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699656132.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wacho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wacho
What is Dr. Gemechis Wacho's specialty?
Dr. Wacho is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Gemechis Wacho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wacho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gemechis Wacho accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
No, Dr. Gemechis Wacho is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gemechis Wacho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wacho's office at (571) 457-2708 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gemechis Wacho?
Please contact Dr. Wacho's office at (571) 457-2708 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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