Kelby Hempel
Experienced in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Experienced in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, 
Tacoma, WA 

Overview

Kelby Hempel, DO, is a board-certified pulmonary and critical care medicine physician  specializing in asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, sepsis and shock. Dr. Hempel enjoys the mix  of science and art that medicine provides. He strives to treat everyone with respect and care, taking the time to listen to each patient, approaching their concerns and treatment holistically, providing support, and respecting how they wish to pursue their continued care plan.Dr. Hempel is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical  Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society and American  College of Chest Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Hempel enjoys computers, literature and snowboarding.

Dr. Hempel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Emphysema, and Bullae.

Graduate Institution

Pacific Northwest University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, WA

Residency

Internal Medicine, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, McLaren Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI

Hospital Affiliations

St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Pulmonary Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelby Hempel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelby Hempel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelby Hempel by calling their office at 253-363-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kelby Hempel a top-rated expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelby Hempel is classified as an Experienced expert for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kelby Hempel specialize in?

While Dr. Kelby Hempel is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Kelby Hempel accept my insurance?

Dr. Kelby Hempel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-363-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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