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Dr. Donald Slack, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Mount Vernon, WA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Slack, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, WA?

    Dr. Donald Slack, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Slack graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Slack is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slack’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slack’s office at (360) 424-4111.

    Where did Dr. Slack go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Slack board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Slack, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Slack speak?

    Dr. Slack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Slack typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Slack 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. Slack. 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
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Slack typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Donald Slack may include:

    Please contact Dr. Slack's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Slack accept my insurance?

    Dr. Slack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 424-4111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Slack accept in Mount Vernon, WA?

    Dr. Slack in Mount Vernon, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Slack's office located?

    Dr. Donald Slack's Primary Practice

    1415 E Kincaid St

    Mount Vernon, WA 98274

    (360) 424-4111

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    Dr. Donald Slack's Practice 2

    1717 S J St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    What hospitals are Dr. Slack affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Slack has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Skagit Valley Hospital,Mount Vernon, WA
    Island Health - Care Courageously,Anacortes, WA
    Cascade Valley Hospital,Arlington, WA
    Harborview Medical Center,Seattle, WA

    What is Dr. Slack's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Slack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700816345.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slack?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slack

    What is Dr. Donald Slack's specialty?

    Dr. Slack is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mount Vernon, 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 Dr. Donald Slack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Slack is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Overlake Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Donald Slack accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Slack is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Slack offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Slack's office at (360) 424-4111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Slack?

    Please contact Dr. Slack's office at (360) 424-4111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Slack's office located?

    Dr. Slack's offices are located in Mount Vernon, WA and Tacoma, WA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Slack have?

    Dr. Donald Slack is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.