Overview
Oscar Ortega is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3716 Pacific Ave Ste E, Tacoma, WA 98418
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Oscar Ortega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Oscar Ortega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Oscar Ortega by calling their office at 253-474-5141. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Oscar Ortega a top-rated expert for Opioid Use Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oscar Ortega is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Use Disorder, 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. Oscar Ortega specialize in?
While Dr. Oscar Ortega is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Oscar Ortega participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Oscar Ortega has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Use Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Oscar Ortega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Oscar Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Oscar Ortega accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-474-5141 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).