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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Syed, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Mahmooda Syed, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Syed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Syed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Syed’s office at (253) 968-1110.
What languages does Dr. Syed speak?
Dr. Syed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Syed 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. Syed. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Syed typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mahmooda Syed may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Syed's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Syed accept my insurance?
Dr. Syed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-1110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Syed accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Syed 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
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Syed's office located?
What is Dr. Syed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Syed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801107537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Syed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Syed
What is Dr. Mahmooda Syed's specialty?
Dr. Syed is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Mahmooda Syed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Syed is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Providence St. Peter Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mahmooda Syed accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Mahmooda Syed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahmooda Syed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (253) 968-1110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahmooda Syed?
Please contact Dr. Syed's office at (253) 968-1110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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