Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Menon, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Nithya Menon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Menon is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Menon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Menon’s office at (509) 575-7653.
What languages does Dr. Menon speak?
Dr. Menon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Menon typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Menon 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. Menon. 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 here.
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Menon typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nithya Menon 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
Please contact Dr. Menon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Menon accept my insurance?
Dr. Menon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 575-7653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Menon accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Menon 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 Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Menon's office located?
Dr. Nithya Menon's Primary Practice
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 575-7653
What is Dr. Menon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Menon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306166004.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Menon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Menon
What is Dr. Nithya Menon's specialty?
Dr. Menon 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. Nithya Menon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Menon is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Nithya Menon accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Nithya Menon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nithya Menon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Menon's office at (509) 575-7653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nithya Menon?
Please contact Dr. Menon's office at (509) 575-7653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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