Who is Dr. Tiu, Family Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
Where did Dr. Tiu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: David Grant Usaf Med Ctr, Family Medicine; D D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Tiu board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alvin Tiu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tiu speak?
Dr. Tiu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tiu typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tiu 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. Tiu. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tiu typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvin Tiu may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Tiu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tiu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tiu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 968-2079 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tiu accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Tiu in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tiu's office located?
Madigan Army Medical Center
Dept Of Family Medicine Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma, WA 98431
(253) 968-2079
What is Dr. Tiu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619942786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tiu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tiu