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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Markel, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. David Markel, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Markel graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WA SCH OF MEDICINE. Dr. Markel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Markel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Markel’s office at (253) 403-8327.
Where did Dr. Markel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF WA SCH OF MEDICINE
What languages does Dr. Markel speak?
Dr. Markel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Markel treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Markel 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. Markel. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Markel perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Markel may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Markel's office.
Does Dr. Markel accept my insurance?
Dr. Markel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-8327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Markel accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Markel 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)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
PacificSource
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Markel's office located?
Dr. David Markel's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-8327
What is Dr. Markel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Markel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376839555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Markel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Markel
What is Dr. David Markel's specialty?
Dr. Markel is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Markel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Markel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Markel is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is David Markel accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. David Markel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Markel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Markel's office at (253) 403-8327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Markel?
Please contact Dr. Markel's office at (253) 403-8327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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