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Dr. Leesa Echols, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Olympia, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Echols, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Olympia, WA?

    Dr. Leesa Echols, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Olympia, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Echols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Echols’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Echols’s office at (360) 923-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Echols speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Echols typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Echols 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. Echols. 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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Echols typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Leesa Echols may include:

    Please contact Dr. Echols' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Echols accept my insurance?

    Dr. Echols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 923-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Echols accept in Olympia, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Nevada

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Echols' office located?

    Dr. Leesa Echols' Primary Practice

    700 Lilly Rd NE

    Olympia, WA 98506

    (360) 923-7000

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    Dr. Leesa Echols' Practice 2

    914 S Scheuber Rd

    Centralia, WA 98531

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

    Dr. Echols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144519422.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Echols?

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

    What is Dr. Leesa Echols's specialty?

    Dr. Echols is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Olympia, 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 Dr. Leesa Echols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Echols is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Havasu Regional Medical Center, Valley View Medical Center, Spring Valley 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Leesa Echols accepting new patients in Olympia, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Leesa Echols is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leesa Echols offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Echols' office at (360) 923-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leesa Echols?

    Please contact Dr. Echols' office at (360) 923-7000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Echols' office located?

    Dr. Echols' offices are located in Olympia, WA and Centralia, WA.