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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu Chua, Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Nathaniel Yu Chua, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yu Chua is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu Chua’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu Chua’s office.
What languages does Dr. Yu Chua speak?
Dr. Yu Chua and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Yu Chua typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Yu Chua 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. Yu Chua. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Yu Chua typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Yu Chua may include:
Please contact Dr. Yu Chua's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yu Chua accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu Chua accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu Chua accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Yu Chua 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
First Health Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yu Chua's office located?
What is Dr. Yu Chua's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yu Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518290931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu Chua?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu Chua
What is Dr. Nathaniel Yu Chua's specialty?
Dr. Yu Chua is a Hospitalist near Tacoma, 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. Nathaniel Yu Chua affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu Chua is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, 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 Nathaniel Yu Chua accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Nathaniel Yu Chua is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Yu Chua offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu Chua's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel Yu Chua?
Please contact Dr. Yu Chua's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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