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Dr. Joshua Kretchmar, DO
Edgewood, WA
Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kretchmar, Family Medicine Specialist in Edgewood, WA?
Dr. Joshua Kretchmar, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edgewood, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kretchmar is fluent in English, French, Polish, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kretchmar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kretchmar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Kretchmar speak?
Dr. Kretchmar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Polish
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kretchmar typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kretchmar 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. Kretchmar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kretchmar typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kretchmar 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. Kretchmar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Kretchmar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kretchmar 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. Kretchmar accept in Edgewood, WA?
Dr. Kretchmar in Edgewood, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joshua Kretchmar?
Dr. Kretchmar has appointments available at his Edgewood, WA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Kretchmar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kretchmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629485701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kretchmar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kretchmar
What is Dr. Joshua Kretchmar's specialty?
Dr. Kretchmar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Edgewood, WA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Joshua Kretchmar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kretchmar is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Michael Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Swedish First Hill Campus, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Swedish Issaquah 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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Is Joshua Kretchmar accepting new patients in Edgewood, WA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Kretchmar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Kretchmar offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kretchmar, or contact the office for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Kretchmar?
Yes, Dr. Kretchmar offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Kretchmar, or contact the office for more information.
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