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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Willson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Howard Willson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Willson completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Willson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Willson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Willson’s office at (253) 799-1246.
Where did Dr. Willson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine
Is Dr. Willson board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Willson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Willson speak?
Dr. Willson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Willson treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Willson 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. Willson. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Which procedures does Dr. Willson perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Howard Willson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Willson's office.
Does Dr. Willson accept my insurance?
Dr. Willson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 799-1246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Willson accept in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Willson in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
EDS
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Willson's office located?
Dr. Howard Willson's Primary Practice
10221 156th St E Ste 102
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 799-1246
What is Dr. Willson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Willson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033175880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Willson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Willson
What is Dr. Howard Willson's specialty?
Dr. Willson is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Puyallup, WA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Willson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Willson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Willson is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Howard Willson accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Willson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Willson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Willson's office at (253) 799-1246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Willson?
Please contact Dr. Willson's office at (253) 799-1246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Willson have?
Dr. Howard Willson is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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