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Dr. Desislava Hite, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Tacoma, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hite, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Tacoma, WA?

    Dr. Desislava Hite, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hite is currently affiliated with Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Hite is fluent in English and Bulgarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hite’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hite’s office at (253) 403-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Hite speak?

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

    • Bulgarian
    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Hite typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Hite 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. Hite. 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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Hite typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Desislava Hite may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hite accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hite accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Hite in Tacoma, 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hite's office located?

    Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

    (253) 403-1000

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    Dr. Desislava Hite's Practice 2

    13106 Meridian E

    Puyallup, WA 98373

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    Dr. Desislava Hite's Practice 3

    9550 195th Ave E

    Bonney Lake, WA 98391

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

    Dr. Hite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003888256.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hite?

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

    What is Dr. Desislava Hite's specialty?

    Dr. Hite is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Tacoma, WA.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Desislava Hite affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hite is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). 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 Dr. Desislava Hite accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Desislava Hite is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Desislava Hite offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hite's office at (253) 403-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Desislava Hite?

    Please contact Dr. Hite's office at (253) 403-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hite's office located?

    Dr. Hite's offices are located in Tacoma, WA, Puyallup, WA, and Bonney Lake, WA.