Ruth King

Overview

Ruth King, ARNP, specializes in obesity medicine. As a weight management nurse practitioner, Ruth focuses on fostering a holistic and individualized journey to promote health that puts her patients at the center of their weight loss journey. She prioritizes building a supportive and empathetic relationship with each patient that takes into account their unique medical history, lifestyle and personal goals.Using evidence-based interventions, Ruth employs a combination of nutritional guidance, physical activity recommendations and behavioral strategies to empower patients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Her goal is to partner with patients, offering personalized support to enhance their well-being and promote long-term success in managing their weight and overall health.Ruth is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She holds an Obesity Medicine Association Certificate of Advanced Education.Away from work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, getting outside into nature, baking, weight lifting, and singing.

Dr. King is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Doctor Of Nursing Practice, 2018

Specialties

Nurse Practitioner
Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in WA

Board Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
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
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
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 Center for Weight Management at St. Michael
1950 NW Myhre Road, Floor 2, Silverdale, WA 98383
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34503 9th Ave S, Suite 220, 
Federal Way, WA 
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