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Dr. Ramona Popa, MD

Dr. Ramona Popa, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Tacoma, WA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Popa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Ramona Popa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Popa graduated from Romania. Dr. Popa is fluent in English and Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Popa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Popa’s office at (253) 428-8700.

    Where did Dr. Popa go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: SUNY - University Hospital at Stony Brook

    • Medical School: Romania | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila

    Is Dr. Popa board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ramona Popa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Popa speak?

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

    • English
    • Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Popa typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Popa 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. Popa. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Syphilis
    • The Great Pox
    • Lues
    • Treponema pallidum infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A539: Syphilis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Valley Fever
    • Coccidioidomycosis
    • Desert Fever
    • San Joaquin Fever

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Popa typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ramona Popa may include:

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

    Does Dr. Popa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Popa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 428-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Popa accept in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Popa 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Seoul Medical Group

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Popa's office located?

    Dr. Ramona Popa's Primary Practice

    1624 S I St Ste 204

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 428-8700

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    Dr. Ramona Popa's Practice 2

    11567 Canterwood Blvd

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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

    Dr. Popa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730278623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Popa?

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

    What is Dr. Ramona Popa's specialty?

    Dr. Popa is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Tacoma, WA.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Ramona Popa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Popa is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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. Ramona Popa accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Ramona Popa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ramona Popa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Popa's office at (253) 428-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ramona Popa?

    Please contact Dr. Popa's office at (253) 428-8700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Popa's office located?

    Dr. Popa's offices are located in Tacoma, WA and Gig Harbor, WA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ramona Popa have?

    Dr. Ramona Popa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.