Lemuel M. Gitari
Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari

Family Medicine
144 169th Street S, 
Spanaway, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
9
conditions
144 169th Street S, 
Spanaway, WA 

Overview

Lemuel Gitari, ARNP, specializes in family medicine. He approaches each patient encounter with the intent to deliver quality, holistic care while also ensuring patient participation in their own health care decisions. His goal is to ensure his patients' health needs are addressed in a manner consistent with the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines, and in a way that the patient can understand so they can take the lead in their own care.Away from work, he enjoys hiking, road trips, gardening and sharing his hobbies with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Gitari is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Obesity, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Gitari is board certified in Family Nurse Pracitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gitari is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in WA

Board Certifications

Family Nurse Pracitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
Bosnian
Castilian
French
Japanese
Kannada
Russian
Spanish

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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 Medical Clinic - Spanaway
144 169th Street S, Spanaway, WA 98387

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Mitochondrial-targeted catalase is good for the old mouse proteome, but not for the young: 'reverse' antagonistic pleiotropy?
Mitochondrial-targeted catalase is good for the old mouse proteome, but not for the young: 'reverse' antagonistic pleiotropy?
Journal: Aging cell
Published: February 22, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari by calling their office at 253-538-4660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari a top-rated expert for Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, 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. Lemuel M. Gitari specialize in?

While Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. You can view a list of Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari accept my insurance?

Dr. Lemuel M. Gitari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-538-4660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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