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Who is Dr. Linares-Hengen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Leslie Linares-Hengen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Linares-Hengen graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Linares-Hengen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Linares-Hengen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Linares-Hengen’s office.
Where did Dr. Linares-Hengen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Linares-Hengen speak?
Dr. Linares-Hengen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Linares-Hengen typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Linares-Hengen 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. Linares-Hengen. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Antibody Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunoglobulin Deficiency
- Immune System Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D806: Antibody deficiency with near-normal immunoglobulins or with hyperimmunoglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Internal Prosthetic Device Infection or Inflammation
- Internal implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Infected internal implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8579XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Linares-Hengen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Linares-Hengen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Linares-Hengen. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Linares-Hengen accept my insurance?
Dr. Linares-Hengen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Linares-Hengen accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Linares-Hengen in Gig Harbor, 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 Health Solutions
First Choice Health Network
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Linares-Hengen's office located?
What is Dr. Linares-Hengen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Linares-Hengen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750565743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Linares-Hengen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Linares-Hengen
What is Dr. Leslie Linares-Hengen's specialty?
Dr. Linares-Hengen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gig Harbor, WA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Leslie Linares-Hengen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Linares-Hengen is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Michael Medical Center, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa, Valley Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leslie Linares-Hengen accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Linares-Hengen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Linares-Hengen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Linares-Hengen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Linares-Hengen?
Please contact Dr. Linares-Hengen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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