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Dr. Kathleen Munger, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Munger, Neurologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Kathleen Munger, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Munger is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Munger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munger’s office at (585) 275-2222.

    What languages does Dr. Munger speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Munger treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Munger 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. Munger. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Cognitive Problems
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • Cognitive dysfunction
    • Awareness issues
    • Mental fog
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R419: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Neuromyelitis Optica
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Neuromyelitis optica
    • NMO', 'Devic's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
    • G378: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Transverse Myelitis
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • ATM
    • Spinal cord inflammation
    • Myelitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • History of Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Past TBI
    • Previous head injury
    • History of concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    What procedures does Dr. Munger perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Munger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Munger. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Munger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Munger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 275-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Munger accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Munger in Gig Harbor, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Munger's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Munger's Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    (585) 275-2222

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    Dr. Kathleen Munger's Practice 2

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Kathleen Munger's Practice 3

    915 6th Ave Ste 100

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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

    Dr. Munger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245626365.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munger?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Munger's specialty?

    Dr. Munger is a Neurologist near Gig Harbor, 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.

    Contact Dr. Munger to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Munger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Munger 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

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    Is Kathleen Munger accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Munger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Munger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Munger's office at (585) 275-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Munger?

    Please contact Dr. Munger's office at (585) 275-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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