Dr. Heide Valdes, MD
Tacoma, WA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valdes, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Where did Dr. Valdes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Valdes speak?
Dr. Valdes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valdes typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Valdes 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. Valdes. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Valdes typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Heide Valdes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Valdes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Valdes accept my insurance?
Dr. Valdes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valdes accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Valdes in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Valdes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Valdes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Valdes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Valdes's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619102787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valdes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valdes