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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jensen, Critical Care Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Kurt Jensen, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jensen is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jensen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jensen’s office at (253) 572-5140.
Where did Dr. Jensen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States
What languages does Dr. Jensen speak?
Dr. Jensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Jensen treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Jensen 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. Jensen. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Jensen perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kurt Jensen 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. Jensen's office.
Does Dr. Jensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Jensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 572-5140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jensen accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Jensen 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
Cambia (Regence)
First Administrators
First Choice Health Network
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jensen's office located?
Dr. Kurt Jensen's Primary Practice
1708 Yakima Ave Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 572-5140
What is Dr. Jensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578752978.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jensen
What is Dr. Kurt Jensen's specialty?
Dr. Jensen 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. Jensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kurt Jensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jensen 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Kurt Jensen accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Kurt Jensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kurt Jensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jensen's office at (253) 572-5140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kurt Jensen?
Please contact Dr. Jensen's office at (253) 572-5140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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