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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wukelic, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Michael Wukelic, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wukelic graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Virginia Mason Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Wukelic is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wukelic’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wukelic’s office at (509) 474-3260.
Where did Dr. Wukelic go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Mason Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Virginia Mason Medical Center Program
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Wukelic board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wukelic, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wukelic speak?
Dr. Wukelic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wukelic treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wukelic 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. Wukelic. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Wukelic perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michael Wukelic may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wukelic's office.
Does Dr. Wukelic accept my insurance?
Dr. Wukelic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 474-3260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wukelic accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Wukelic 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)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
First Administrators
First Choice Health Network
Humana
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wukelic's office located?
Dr. Michael Wukelic's Primary Practice
1812 S J St Ste 120
Tacoma, WA 98405
(509) 474-3260
What is Dr. Wukelic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wukelic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477546554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wukelic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wukelic
What is Dr. Michael Wukelic's specialty?
Dr. Wukelic is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Wukelic to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Wukelic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wukelic is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Michael Wukelic accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wukelic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wukelic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wukelic's office at (509) 474-3260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Wukelic?
Please contact Dr. Wukelic's office at (509) 474-3260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Wukelic have?
Dr. Michael Wukelic is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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