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Dr. Paul Schunk, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schunk, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Paul Schunk, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schunk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schunk’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schunk’s office at (253) 968-3885.

    What languages does Dr. Schunk speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Schunk treat?

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

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

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

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Paul Schunk may include:

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

    Does Dr. Schunk accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schunk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-3885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schunk accept in Tacoma, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Schunk's office located?

    Dr. Paul Schunk's Primary Practice

    9040 Jackson Ave

    Tacoma, WA 98431

    (253) 968-3885

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    Dr. Paul Schunk's Practice 2

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW

    Lakewood, WA 98499

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    Dr. Paul Schunk's Practice 3

    14815 Pacific Ave S

    Tacoma, WA 98444

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

    Dr. Schunk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104118470.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schunk?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Schunk's specialty?

    Dr. Schunk is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, 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. Schunk to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Schunk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schunk is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Paul Schunk accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Schunk is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Schunk offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schunk's office at (253) 968-3885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Schunk?

    Please contact Dr. Schunk's office at (253) 968-3885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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