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    Who is Dr. Anderson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Lissa Anderson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (253) 985-2722.

    Is Dr. Anderson board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lissa Anderson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Anderson treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Upper lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3410: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 985-2722 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Community Health Plan of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?

    Dr. Lissa Anderson's Primary Practice

    1802 Yakima Ave Ste 208

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 985-2722

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    Dr. Lissa Anderson's Practice 2

    2901 Bridgeport Way W

    University Place, WA 98466

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

    Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134365489.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?

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

    What is Dr. Lissa Anderson's specialty?

    Dr. Anderson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Tacoma, WA. A psychiatrist or neurologist with specialized expertise in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses works alongside an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team. Their goal is to enhance quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the illness, through the dying process, and into bereavement. These specialists are skilled in assessing patients with advanced disease, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating family-centered care across various settings, utilizing hospice and specialized care systems, managing patients nearing death, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Anderson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lissa Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Anderson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist?

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    Is Lissa Anderson accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Lissa Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lissa Anderson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (253) 985-2722 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lissa Anderson?

    Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (253) 985-2722 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lissa Anderson have?

    Dr. Lissa Anderson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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