Who is Dr. Busch, Internist in Seattle, WA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Busch?
Dr. Maria Busch, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Busch empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Women's Health, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Busch is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Busch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Washington School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Busch speak?
Dr. Busch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Busch typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Busch 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. Busch. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Opioid Use
- Opioid Dependence
- Pain Relievers
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Busch typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Busch may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Busch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Busch accept my insurance?
Dr. Busch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Busch accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Busch in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Busch's office located?
Harborview Medical Ctr Pioneer Square Clinic
206 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 520-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Busch affiliated with?
Dr. Busch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Busch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Busch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184844219.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Busch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Busch
What is Dr. Maria Busch's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.