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Who is Dr. Phillips, Pediatrician in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Steven Phillips, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Phillips is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Phillips’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Phillips’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Phillips?
Dr. Steven Phillips, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Phillips empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tacoma, WA community, Dr. Phillips is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Phillips speak?
Dr. Phillips and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Phillips typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Tourette Syndrome
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
- Tourette's
- Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
- F952: Tourette's disorder
Also known as:
- Other Types of Headache
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Unusual headache
- Rare headache syndrome
- Atypical headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4489: Other headache syndrome
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Phillips typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Phillips may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Phillips' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Phillips accept my insurance?
Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Phillips in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Phillips' office located?
What is Dr. Phillips's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104832351.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Phillips?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Phillips
What is Dr. Steven Phillips's specialty?
Dr. Phillips is a Pediatrician near Tacoma, WA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Steven Phillips affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Phillips is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Steven Phillips accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Phillips is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Phillips offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Phillips?
Please contact Dr. Phillips's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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