Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ou, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Stephen Ou, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Ou graduated from International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS). Dr. Ou is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ou’s office at (206) 486-4848.
Where did Dr. Ou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS)
What languages does Dr. Ou speak?
Dr. Ou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ou typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ou 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. Ou. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ou typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Ou 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. Ou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ou accept my insurance?
Dr. Ou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 486-4848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ou accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Ou in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ou's office located?
What is Dr. Ou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801089230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ou
What is Dr. Stephen Ou's specialty?
Dr. Ou is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Seattle, 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. Stephen Ou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ou is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Swedish First Hill Campus 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Ou accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Ou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Ou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ou's office at (206) 486-4848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Ou?
Please contact Dr. Ou's office at (206) 486-4848 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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