26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lien, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Elizabeth Lien, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lien graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lien is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lien’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lien’s office.
Where did Dr. Lien go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Creighton University
Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Creighton University School Of Med | Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals | Creighton University Program
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lien board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Lien, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lien speak?
Dr. Lien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lien treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lien 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. Lien. 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:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Which procedures does Dr. Lien perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Lien may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lien's office.
Does Dr. Lien accept my insurance?
Dr. Lien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lien accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Lien 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 (Regence)
Centene
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lien's office located?
What is Dr. Lien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851489827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lien
What is Dr. Elizabeth Lien's specialty?
Dr. Lien is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
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.
Contact Dr. Lien to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Lien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lien is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Elizabeth Lien accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Lien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Lien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lien's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Lien?
Please contact Dr. Lien's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Lien have?
Dr. Elizabeth Lien is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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