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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cho, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Sung-Bin Cho is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cho is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cho’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cho’s office at (253) 697-4000.
What languages does Dr. Cho speak?
Dr. Cho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Cho typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Cho 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. Cho. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cho typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sung-Bin Cho may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Cho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cho accept my insurance?
Dr. Cho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cho accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Cho in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cho's office located?
Dr. Sung-Bin Cho's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 697-4000
What is Dr. Cho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184014086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cho
What is Dr. Sung-Bin Cho's specialty?
Dr. Cho is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sung-Bin Cho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cho is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Michael Medical Center, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, Virginia Mason 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sung-Bin Cho accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Sung-Bin Cho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sung-Bin Cho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (253) 697-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sung-Bin Cho?
Please contact Dr. Cho's office at (253) 697-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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