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Dr. Wesley Zhen, DO

Lakewood, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhen, Hospitalist in Lakewood, WA?

    Dr. Wesley Zhen, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zhen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhen’s office at (206) 965-4119.

    What languages does Dr. Zhen speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zhen treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Zhen 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. Zhen. 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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    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:

    • 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Zhen perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wesley Zhen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zhen's office.

    Does Dr. Zhen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 965-4119 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhen accept in Lakewood, WA?

    Dr. Zhen in Lakewood, 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zhen's office located?

    Dr. Wesley Zhen's Primary Practice

    11315 Bridgeport Way SW

    Lakewood, WA 98499

    (206) 965-4119

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    Dr. Wesley Zhen's Practice 2

    1717 S J St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Wesley Zhen's Practice 3

    11567 Canterwood Blvd

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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

    Dr. Zhen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437507670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhen?

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

    What is Dr. Wesley Zhen's specialty?

    Dr. Zhen is a Hospitalist near Lakewood, 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. Zhen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wesley Zhen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhen is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Wesley Zhen accepting new patients in Lakewood, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Wesley Zhen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wesley Zhen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhen's office at (206) 965-4119 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wesley Zhen?

    Please contact Dr. Zhen's office at (206) 965-4119 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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