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Dr. Louis Needleman, DO

Bellingham, WA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Needleman, Family Medicine Specialist in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Louis Needleman, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Needleman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Needleman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Needleman’s office at (360) 734-4404.

    What languages does Dr. Needleman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Needleman typically treat?

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

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Needleman typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Louis Needleman may include:

    Please contact Dr. Needleman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Needleman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Needleman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 734-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Needleman accept in Bellingham, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MultiPlan Corporation

    • PacificSource

    • Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Needleman's office located?

    Dr. Louis Needleman's Primary Practice

    3130 Ellis St

    Bellingham, WA 98225

    (360) 734-4404

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    Dr. Louis Needleman's Practice 2

    9709 3rd Ave NE

    Seattle, WA 98115

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    What hospitals are Dr. Needleman affiliated with?

    Dr. Needleman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center,Bellingham, WA
    Peacehealth United General Medical Center,Sedro Woolley, WA
    Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center,Friday Harbor, WA

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

    Dr. Needleman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881221471.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Needleman?

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

    What is Dr. Louis Needleman's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Louis Needleman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Needleman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Peacehealth United General Medical Center, Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Louis Needleman accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Needleman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louis Needleman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Needleman's office at (360) 734-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Louis Needleman?

    Please contact Dr. Needleman's office at (360) 734-4404 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Needleman's office located?

    Dr. Needleman's offices are located in Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA.