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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kissel, Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Heather Kissel, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kissel is fluent in English and Afrikaans, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kissel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kissel’s office at (253) 426-6341.
What languages does Dr. Kissel speak?
Dr. Kissel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
English
What conditions does Dr. Kissel treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kissel 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. Kissel. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Kissel perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Heather Kissel may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kissel's office.
Does Dr. Kissel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kissel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-6341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kissel accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Kissel 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 (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
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Where is Dr. Kissel's office located?
What is Dr. Kissel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kissel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801389556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kissel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kissel
What is Dr. Heather Kissel's specialty?
Dr. Kissel is a Hospitalist near Tacoma, WA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Kissel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Kissel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kissel is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Heather Kissel accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Kissel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Kissel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kissel's office at (253) 426-6341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Kissel?
Please contact Dr. Kissel's office at (253) 426-6341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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