YC
28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choe, Rheumatologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Yun Sun Choe, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Choe completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Choe is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choe’s office at (253) 596-3300.
Where did Dr. Choe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Chonnam National University, College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Choe speak?
Dr. Choe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Choe typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Choe 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. Choe. 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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Choe typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yun Sun Choe may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Choe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Choe accept my insurance?
Dr. Choe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 596-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choe accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Choe in Tacoma, 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 Health Solutions
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Choe's office located?
Dr. Yun Sun Choe's Primary Practice
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 596-3300
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yun Sun Choe?
Dr. Choe has appointments available at his Tacoma, WA office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Choe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093866170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choe
What is Dr. Yun Sun Choe's specialty?
Dr. Choe is a Rheumatologist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Yun Sun Choe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choe is affiliated with Bellevue Medical Center, Overlake Hospital 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
When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yun Sun Choe accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Yun Sun Choe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yun Sun Choe offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Choe, or call (253) 596-3300 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Yun Sun Choe?
Please contact Dr. Choe's office at (253) 596-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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