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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sellathurai, Family Medicine Specialist in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA. Dr. Sellathurai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sellathurai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sellathurai’s office at (253) 539-4200.
What languages does Dr. Sellathurai speak?
Dr. Sellathurai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sellathurai typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sellathurai 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. Sellathurai. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sellathurai typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sellathurai 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. Sellathurai. 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:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Sellathurai accept my insurance?
Dr. Sellathurai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 539-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sellathurai accept in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Sellathurai in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Sellathurai's office located?
Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai's Primary Practice
15214 Canyon Rd E Ste 100
Puyallup, WA 98375
(253) 539-4200
What is Dr. Sellathurai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sellathurai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285084012.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sellathurai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sellathurai
What is Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai's specialty?
Dr. Sellathurai is a Family Medicine Specialist near Puyallup, WA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sellathurai is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Mount Nittany Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Geisinger-Bloomsburg 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 Thiviyanath Sellathurai accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?
Yes, Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thiviyanath Sellathurai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sellathurai's office at (253) 539-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thiviyanath Sellathurai?
Please contact Dr. Sellathurai's office at (253) 539-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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