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Dr. Alicia Phillips, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Phillips, Physiatrist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Alicia Phillips, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office at (612) 626-4913.

    What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Phillips typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Phillips typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?

    Dr. Phillips accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 626-4913 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Phillips accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?

    Dr. Alicia Phillips' Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (612) 626-4913

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    Dr. Alicia Phillips' Practice 2

    311 S L St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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

    Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053765628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?

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

    What is Dr. Alicia Phillips's specialty?

    Dr. Phillips is a Physiatrist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is this Dr. Alicia Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore 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 Alicia Phillips accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Alicia Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alicia Phillips offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (612) 626-4913 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alicia Phillips?

    Please contact Dr. Phillips's office at (612) 626-4913 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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