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Dr. James Gutierrez, MD

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gutierrez, Neurologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. James Gutierrez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gutierrez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gutierrez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gutierrez’s office at (253) 596-3410.

    What languages does Dr. Gutierrez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gutierrez treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gutierrez 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. Gutierrez. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Persistent Migraine with Aura
    • Long-term Migraine with Warning Signs
    • Chronic Classic Migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43E19: Chronic migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EMG Test
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual electromyogram
    • Irregular EMG results
    • Muscle electrical activity test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R94131: Abnormal electromyogram [EMG]

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Does Dr. Gutierrez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gutierrez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 596-3410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gutierrez accept in Tacoma, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)

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    Where is Dr. Gutierrez's office located?

    Dr. James Gutierrez's Primary Practice

    209 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 596-3410

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    Dr. James Gutierrez's Practice 2

    12039 NE 128th St Ste 300

    Kirkland, WA 98034

    (425) 899-3135

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    Dr. James Gutierrez's Practice 3

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 500

    Bellevue, WA 98004

    (425) 635-6560

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

    Dr. Gutierrez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205271442.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gutierrez?

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

    What is Dr. James Gutierrez's specialty?

    Dr. Gutierrez is a Neurologist near Tacoma, WA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. James Gutierrez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gutierrez is affiliated with Evergreenhealth Medical Center 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 James Gutierrez accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. James Gutierrez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gutierrez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gutierrez's office at (253) 596-3410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gutierrez?

    Please contact Dr. Gutierrez's office at (253) 596-3410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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