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Who is Dr. Shrestha, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Rijesh Shrestha, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shrestha is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrestha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrestha’s office at (610) 988-5455.
Is Dr. Shrestha board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rijesh Shrestha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shrestha speak?
Dr. Shrestha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shrestha typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shrestha typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Shrestha performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shrestha. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Shrestha accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrestha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 988-5455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrestha accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Shrestha 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
Employer Health Options Administered Payer
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shrestha's office located?
What is Dr. Shrestha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316261670.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrestha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrestha
What is Dr. Rijesh Shrestha's specialty?
Dr. Shrestha is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rijesh Shrestha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Paoli 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
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Is Rijesh Shrestha accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Rijesh Shrestha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rijesh Shrestha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (610) 988-5455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rijesh Shrestha?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (610) 988-5455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rijesh Shrestha have?
Dr. Rijesh Shrestha is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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