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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwon, Pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Herbert Kwon, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kwon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwon’s office at (253) 968-1290.
Where did Dr. Kwon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda
Is Dr. Kwon board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Kwon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kwon speak?
Dr. Kwon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Kwon typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Kwon 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. Kwon. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Kwon typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Herbert Kwon may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kwon accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-1290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwon accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Kwon in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Auxiant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kwon's office located?
Dr. Herbert Kwon's Primary Practice
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 968-1290
Dr. Herbert Kwon's Practice 2
9040A Jackson Ave Madigan - Dept Of Medicine
Tacoma, WA 98431
What is Dr. Kwon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205873668.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwon
What is Dr. Herbert Kwon's specialty?
Dr. Kwon is a Pulmonologist near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Herbert Kwon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwon is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's - Women's 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 a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Herbert Kwon accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Herbert Kwon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Herbert Kwon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (253) 968-1290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Herbert Kwon?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (253) 968-1290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Herbert Kwon have?
Dr. Herbert Kwon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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