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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kam, Anesthesiologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. David Kam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kam’s office at (360) 828-5396.
What languages does Dr. Kam speak?
Dr. Kam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kam treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kam 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. Kam. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Which procedures does Dr. Kam perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Kam may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kam's office.
Does Dr. Kam accept my insurance?
Dr. Kam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 828-5396 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kam accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Kam in Seattle, 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 Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Kam's office located?
What is Dr. Kam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083076525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kam
What is Dr. David Kam's specialty?
Dr. Kam is a Anesthesiologist near Seattle, WA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Kam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kam 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 Anesthesiologist?
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Is David Kam accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. David Kam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kam's office at (360) 828-5396 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kam?
Please contact Dr. Kam's office at (360) 828-5396 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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