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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qiao, Hospitalist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Mu Qiao, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Qiao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qiao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qiao’s office at (651) 241-8000.
What languages does Dr. Qiao speak?
Dr. Qiao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Qiao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Qiao 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. Qiao. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Qiao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Mu Qiao may include:
Please contact Dr. Qiao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Qiao accept my insurance?
Dr. Qiao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 241-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qiao accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Qiao in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
First Administrators
First Choice Health Network
Gemgroup
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Summa Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Qiao's office located?
What is Dr. Qiao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qiao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992947063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qiao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qiao
What is Dr. Mu Qiao's specialty?
Dr. Qiao is a Hospitalist near Gig Harbor, WA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Mu Qiao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Qiao is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mu Qiao accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Mu Qiao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mu Qiao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Qiao's office at (651) 241-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mu Qiao?
Please contact Dr. Qiao's office at (651) 241-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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