Summary

Dr. Benjamin Michels treats breathing problems, respiratory failure, and dyspnea, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary function testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. He practices family medicine, neuromuscular medicine, and pulmonology and is affiliated with MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, Washington.

Board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Michels earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. & L. Carver College of Medicine and has 19 years of experience. Patients rate him 5 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MultiCare Pulmonology - Tacoma General Medical Office 1

316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 401Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Benjamin Michels

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BridgeSpan
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Benjamin Michels has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Benjamin Michels has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonology

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Benjamin Michels holds an active medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com in 2007.

NPI Number

Benjamin Michels' NPI number is 1710142534.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Benjamin Michels affiliated with?
Benjamin Michels is affiliated with Multicare Allenmore Hospital.
Does Benjamin Michels accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Benjamin Michels accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Benjamin Michels speak?
Benjamin Michels speaks English.
Is Benjamin Michels accepting new patients?
Benjamin Michels is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Benjamin Michels's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Michels?
You can find contact information for Benjamin Michels here on Vitals.

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