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Dr. Scott Szymanski, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Tacoma, WA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Szymanski, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Scott Szymanski, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Szymanski is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Szymanski’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szymanski’s office at (253) 968-1250.
What languages does Dr. Szymanski speak?
Dr. Szymanski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Szymanski treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Szymanski 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. Szymanski. 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
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Szymanski perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Szymanski may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Szymanski's office.
Does Dr. Szymanski accept my insurance?
Dr. Szymanski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-1250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Szymanski accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Szymanski in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Szymanski's office located?
What is Dr. Szymanski's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Szymanski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518422302.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szymanski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Szymanski
What is Dr. Scott Szymanski's specialty?
Dr. Szymanski 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. Szymanski to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Szymanski affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Szymanski 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
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Is Scott Szymanski accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Szymanski is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Szymanski offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Szymanski's office at (253) 968-1250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Szymanski?
Please contact Dr. Szymanski's office at (253) 968-1250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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