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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tewari, Critical Care Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Praful Tewari, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tewari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tewari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tewari’s office at (253) 363-8700.
What languages does Dr. Tewari speak?
Dr. Tewari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tewari treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Tewari 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. Tewari. 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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tewari perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Praful Tewari may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tewari's office.
Does Dr. Tewari accept my insurance?
Dr. Tewari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 363-8700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tewari accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Tewari in Tacoma, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cooperative Benefit Group
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Washington
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Where is Dr. Tewari's office located?
Dr. Praful Tewari's Primary Practice
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 363-8700
What is Dr. Tewari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tewari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740695394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tewari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tewari
What is Dr. Praful Tewari's specialty?
Dr. Tewari is a Critical Care Internist near Tacoma, WA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Tewari to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Praful Tewari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tewari is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Praful Tewari accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Praful Tewari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praful Tewari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tewari's office at (253) 363-8700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praful Tewari?
Please contact Dr. Tewari's office at (253) 363-8700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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