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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Purdy, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Kara Purdy, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Purdy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purdy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purdy’s office at (360) 825-2505.
What languages does Dr. Purdy speak?
Dr. Purdy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Purdy typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Purdy 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. Purdy. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Purdy typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Purdy 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. Purdy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Purdy accept my insurance?
Dr. Purdy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 825-2505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purdy accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Purdy 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Purdy's office located?
Dr. Kara Purdy's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(360) 825-2505
What is Dr. Purdy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023401338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purdy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purdy
What is Dr. Kara Purdy's specialty?
Dr. Purdy is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, 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. Kara Purdy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Purdy is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Valley Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan 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
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Is Kara Purdy accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Purdy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Purdy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purdy's office at (360) 825-2505 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Purdy?
Please contact Dr. Purdy's office at (360) 825-2505 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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