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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hissett, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Jennifer Hissett, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hissett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hissett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hissett’s office at (253) 596-3300.
What languages does Dr. Hissett speak?
Dr. Hissett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hissett typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hissett 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. Hissett. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hissett typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Hissett may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hissett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hissett accept my insurance?
Dr. Hissett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 596-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hissett accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Hissett 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
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Hissett's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Hissett's Primary Practice
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 596-3300
What is Dr. Hissett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hissett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699040824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hissett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hissett
What is Dr. Jennifer Hissett's specialty?
Dr. Hissett is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Hissett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hissett is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Hissett accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Hissett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Hissett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hissett's office at (253) 596-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Hissett?
Please contact Dr. Hissett's office at (253) 596-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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