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Dr. Nicole Zern, MD

Renton, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zern, Surgeon in Renton, WA?

    Dr. Nicole Zern, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Renton, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Zern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zern’s office at (425) 690-3433.

    What languages does Dr. Zern speak?

    Dr. Zern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zern treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Zern 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. Zern. 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:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenal Problems
    • Adrenal Disease
    • Adrenal Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E278: Other specified disorders of adrenal gland

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Zern perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Zern 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. Zern. 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:

    • Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
    • Total Thyroid Removal
    • Completion Thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
    • Thyroid Lobe Removal
    • Partial Thyroidectomy
    • Isthmusectomy
    • Complete thyroidectomy
    • Thyroid gland removal
    • Thyroid surgery
    • Remaining Thyroid Removal
    • Second Thyroid Surgery
    • Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
    • Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
    • Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
    • Thyroid Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
    • 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
    • 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
    • 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection

    Also known as:

    • Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
    • Parathyroid Gland Transplant
    • Parathyroidectomy
    • Parathyroid Gland Surgery
    • Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
    • Parathyroid Autograft
    • Parathyroid Tissue Transfer
    • Parathyroid Reimplantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
    • 60512: Parathyroid autotransplantation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy
    • Adrenal Gland Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Adrenal Gland Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 60650: Laparoscopy, surgical, with adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Does Dr. Zern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 690-3433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zern accept in Renton, WA?

    Dr. Zern in Renton, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Northwell Health

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Zern's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Zern's Primary Practice

    4033 Talbot Rd S Ste 530

    Renton, WA 98055

    (425) 690-3433

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    Dr. Nicole Zern's Practice 2

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

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    What is Dr. Zern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Zern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043534936.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zern?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zern

    What is Dr. Nicole Zern's specialty?

    Dr. Zern is a Surgeon near Renton, WA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Zern to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Zern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zern is affiliated with Valley Medical Center, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Confluence Health Hospital - Central 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

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    Explore Surgeon with 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 Nicole Zern accepting new patients in Renton, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Zern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Zern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zern's office at (425) 690-3433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Zern?

    Please contact Dr. Zern's office at (425) 690-3433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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