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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coro, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Melinda Coro, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Coro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coro’s office at (253) 968-2252.
What languages does Dr. Coro speak?
Dr. Coro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coro typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Coro 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. Coro. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Coro typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Coro may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Coro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Coro accept my insurance?
Dr. Coro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-2252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coro accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Coro in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Coro's office located?
What is Dr. Coro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922275122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coro
What is Dr. Melinda Coro's specialty?
Dr. Coro is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Melinda Coro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Coro is affiliated with Harbor Regional Health Community 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care 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 Melinda Coro accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Coro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Coro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Coro's office at (253) 968-2252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Coro?
Please contact Dr. Coro's office at (253) 968-2252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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