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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bhambhani, Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Girish Bhambhani, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Bhambhani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhambhani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhambhani’s office at (253) 403-1291.
Where did Dr. Bhambhani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Bhambhani board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Girish Bhambhani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhambhani speak?
Dr. Bhambhani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhambhani treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bhambhani 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. Bhambhani. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bhambhani perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Girish Bhambhani may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bhambhani's office.
Does Dr. Bhambhani accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhambhani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1291 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhambhani accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Bhambhani in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhambhani's office located?
Dr. Girish Bhambhani's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1291
Ratings & Reviews
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Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Girish Bhambhani a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Bhambhani has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Bhambhani, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Bhambhani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhambhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740497684.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhambhani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhambhani
What is Dr. Girish Bhambhani's specialty?
Dr. Bhambhani is a Hospitalist near Tacoma, 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. Bhambhani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Girish Bhambhani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bhambhani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Girish Bhambhani accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Girish Bhambhani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Girish Bhambhani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhambhani's office at (253) 403-1291 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Girish Bhambhani?
Please contact Dr. Bhambhani's office at (253) 403-1291 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Girish Bhambhani have?
Dr. Girish Bhambhani is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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