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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westeren, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Covington, WA?
Dr. Joshua Westeren, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Westeren is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westeren’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westeren’s office at (253) 403-1418.
What languages does Dr. Westeren speak?
Dr. Westeren and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westeren typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westeren 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. Westeren. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Westeren typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Westeren 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. Westeren's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Westeren accept my insurance?
Dr. Westeren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1418 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westeren accept in Covington, WA?
Dr. Westeren in Covington, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Seoul Medical Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Westeren's office located?
What is Dr. Westeren's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westeren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164841383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westeren?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westeren
What is Dr. Joshua Westeren's specialty?
Dr. Westeren is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Covington, 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. Joshua Westeren affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westeren is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Harbor Regional Health Community 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
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 Joshua Westeren accepting new patients in Covington, WA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Westeren is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Westeren offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westeren's office at (253) 403-1418 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Westeren?
Please contact Dr. Westeren's office at (253) 403-1418 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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