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Dr. Joseph Barthelemy, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barthelemy, Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Joseph Barthelemy, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barthelemy is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, Creoles and pidgins, French-based, French, Haitian, Haitian Creole, Moldavian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barthelemy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barthelemy’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Barthelemy speak?

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

    • Creoles and pidgins

    • Creoles and pidgins, French-based

    • English

    • French

    • Haitian

    • Haitian Creole

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Barthelemy treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Barthelemy 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. Barthelemy. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Severe Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Systemic Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6520: Severe sepsis without septic shock

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction with Withdrawal
    • Smoking
    • Handling Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide to Quit Tobacco
    • Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Nicotine Withdrawal from Cigarettes
    • Quitting Smoking Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17213: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Chest Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified
    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    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:

    • 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:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Barthelemy perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Barthelemy may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Barthelemy's office.

    Does Dr. Barthelemy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Barthelemy 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. Barthelemy accept in Tacoma, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Barthelemy's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Barthelemy's Primary Practice

    1717 S J St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Joseph Barthelemy's Practice 2

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Joseph Barthelemy's Practice 3

    401 W Poplar St

    Walla Walla, WA 99362

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

    Dr. Barthelemy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447567011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barthelemy?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Barthelemy's specialty?

    Dr. Barthelemy is a Hospitalist near Tacoma, WA. 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. Contact Dr. Barthelemy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Barthelemy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barthelemy is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Joseph Barthelemy accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Barthelemy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Barthelemy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barthelemy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Barthelemy?

    Please contact Dr. Barthelemy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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