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Dr. Tam Vuong, MD

Vancouver, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vuong, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Tam Vuong, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Vuong graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Dr. Vuong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vuong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vuong’s office at (360) 487-1000.

    Where did Dr. Vuong go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vuong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Vuong treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vuong 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. Vuong. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Cystitis
    • Bladder Infection
    • Painful Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    Which procedures does Dr. Vuong perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tam Vuong may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vuong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vuong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 487-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vuong accept in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Vuong in Vancouver, 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 (Regence)

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Moda Health

    • Molina

    • Pacific Life Insurance Company

    • PacificSource

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    Where is Dr. Vuong's office located?

    Dr. Tam Vuong's Primary Practice

    2211 NE 139th St

    Vancouver, WA 98686

    (360) 487-1000

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

    Dr. Vuong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285924217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vuong?

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

    What is Dr. Tam Vuong's specialty?

    Dr. Vuong is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Vancouver, 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. Vuong to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tam Vuong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vuong is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center 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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    Is Tam Vuong accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Tam Vuong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tam Vuong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vuong's office at (360) 487-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tam Vuong?

    Please contact Dr. Vuong's office at (360) 487-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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