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Dr. Charles Piatok, MD

Tacoma, WA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Piatok, Anesthesiologist in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Charles Piatok, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Piatok is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piatok’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piatok’s office at (253) 426-4101.

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

      What languages does Dr. Piatok speak?

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

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Piatok treat?

      As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Piatok 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. Piatok. 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:

      • Colon Cancer Screening
      • Health Screening
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
      • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
      • Colorectal Cancer Screening
      • Colonoscopy Screening
      • Bowel Cancer Screening

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

      Also known as:

      • Colon Polyps
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colorectal polyps
      • Bowel polyps
      • Intestinal polyps

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K635: Polyp of colon

      Also known as:

      • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
      • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
      • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
      • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
      • Osteoarthritis
      • Right Hip Arthritis
      • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
      • Degenerative joint disease
      • Wear-and-tear arthritis
      • Arthrosis
      • Joint degeneration
      • Right Knee Arthritis
      • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
      • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
      • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
      • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

      Also known as:

      • Acute pain after medical procedure
      • Pain
      • Acute post-operative pain
      • Pain after surgery
      • Post-procedural pain

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

      Also known as:

      • Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
      • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
      • Benign Cecum Polyp
      • Benign Tumor
      • Colonic Polyps
      • Colon Polyps
      • Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
      • Sigmoid colon adenoma
      • Sigmoid colon benign tumor
      • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
      • Ascending colon adenoma
      • Ascending colon benign tumor
      • Non-cancerous cecum growth
      • Cecal adenoma
      • Cecum benign tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
      • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
      • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

      Also known as:

      • Other Esophagus Condition
      • Barrett's Esophagus
      • Esophagus Disorder
      • Barrett’s Esophagus
      • Various esophageal diseases
      • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
      • Other food pipe issues
      • Barrett's condition
      • Esophageal metaplasia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
      • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

      Also known as:

      • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
      • Stomach Disorder
      • Gastric Conditions
      • Duodenal Conditions
      • Digestive System Disorders

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

      Also known as:

      • Hemorrhoids
      • Piles
      • Anal veins
      • Swollen rectal veins

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K648: Other hemorrhoids

      Also known as:

      • Blocked Esophagus
      • Esophagus Disorder
      • Esophageal Obstruction
      • Food Pipe Blockage
      • Swallowing Difficulty

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K222: Esophageal obstruction

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Polyp
      • Rectal Disorder
      • Rectal Growth
      • Colon Polyp
      • Benign Rectal Tumor

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K621: Rectal polyp

      Also known as:

      • Diaphragmatic Hernia
      • Hernia
      • Hiatal Hernia
      • Hernia of the Diaphragm

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

      Also known as:

      • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
      • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
      • Diverticular Disease
      • Colon Diverticula
      • Pockets in the Colon

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

      Also known as:

      • Difficulty Swallowing
      • Swallowing Disorder
      • Dysphagia
      • Trouble swallowing
      • Painful swallowing

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Rectal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
      • Anal Bleeding
      • Blood in Stool
      • Lower GI Bleed

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

      Does Dr. Piatok accept my insurance?

      Dr. Piatok accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Piatok accept in Tacoma, WA?

      Dr. Piatok 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)

      • Express Scripts

      • First Administrators

      • First Choice Health Network

      • Humana

      • Kaiser Permanente

      • Medicare

      • Molina

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Piatok's office located?

      Dr. Charles Piatok's Primary Practice

      1717 S J St

      Tacoma, WA 98405

      (253) 426-4101

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      Dr. Charles Piatok's Practice 2

      1313 Broadway Ste 200

      Tacoma, WA 98402

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

      Dr. Piatok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548251234.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piatok?

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

      What is Dr. Charles Piatok's specialty?

      Dr. Piatok is a Anesthesiologist near Tacoma, WA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Piatok to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Charles Piatok affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Piatok is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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 Anesthesiologist?

      Explore Anesthesiologist with 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 Charles Piatok accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

      Yes, Dr. Charles Piatok is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Charles Piatok offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Piatok's office at (253) 426-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Charles Piatok?

      Please contact Dr. Piatok's office at (253) 426-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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