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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salva, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Ayumi Salva, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Salva is fluent in English, Japanese, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salva’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salva’s office at (253) 301-5280.
What languages does Dr. Salva speak?
Dr. Salva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Salva treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Salva 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. Salva. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High Body Mass Index
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar risk
- Borderline diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E88819: Insulin resistance, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Salva perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ayumi Salva may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salva's office.
Does Dr. Salva accept my insurance?
Dr. Salva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 301-5280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salva accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Salva in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cambia (Regence)
CareSource
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Salva's office located?
What is Dr. Salva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326176298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salva
What is Dr. Ayumi Salva's specialty?
Dr. Salva is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Salva to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ayumi Salva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salva is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Ayumi Salva accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Ayumi Salva is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ayumi Salva offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salva's office at (253) 301-5280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ayumi Salva?
Please contact Dr. Salva's office at (253) 301-5280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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