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UnitedHealthcare Doctors in Redmond, WA

357 in-network providers across 36 specialties and 20 plans

357 Providers
36 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Washington network spans 29,596 providers. Redmond accounts for 1% of that. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Washington is in Seattle (8,192 providers).
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Dr. Liqun Zhu, MD
Family Practice
King County Public Hospital District No 2
12039 Ne 128th St, Redmond, WA 98034· 4.2 mi away
42 years experience · Other
UnitedHealthcare✓ Medicare✓ Telehealth9 plans

About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Redmond

UnitedHealthcare operates 20 distinct plans in Redmond, WA, with a combined in-network roster of 357 doctors across 36 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Redmond, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 733 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Redmond, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, POS, HMO, MA plan types in Redmond. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Redmond with 22 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. UnitedHealthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in WA; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Redmond

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Redmond network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 357-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Redmond accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Redmond.

Network size357UnitedHealthcare providers in Redmond
HMO
208357
58%
EPO
225357
63%
POS
221357
62%
Other
144357
40%
Other
10357
3%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans in Redmond

UnitedHealthcare contracts with doctors at the network level in Redmond. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Choice EPO

EPO

208

Choice HMO

HMO

208

Choice Plus POS

POS

208

Select EPO

EPO

208

Select Plus POS

POS

208

NEXUSACO OA EPO

EPO

206

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

206

Navigate EPO

EPO

205

Core EPO

EPO

204

Core POS

POS

204

Doctors Plan EPO

EPO

195

Charter EPO

EPO

145

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in Redmond

22 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Redmond. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC WA-11 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$354/moMOOP $3,000
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-12 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-16 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$56/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Care Advantage WA-E001 (PPO I-SNP)SNP
PPO I-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$11/moMOOP $4,000
UHC Dual Complete WA-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete WA-S2 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$11/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete WA-S5 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$9/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete WA-V2 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$11/moMOOP $6,700
UHC Nursing Home Plan WA-F001 (PPO I-SNP)SNP
PPO I-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$11/moMOOP $9,250
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-6 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $6,300
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-7 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $5,900
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC WA-14 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 3.5$0/moMOOP $6,700

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Top Specialties Accepting UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare’s Redmond network spans 36 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Redmond, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s Redmond Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s Redmond network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median24years of experience
1,065 UnitedHealthcare providers in Redmond with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
15providers
1%
Established6–15 yrs
223providers
21%
Senior16–30 yrs
525providers
49%
Veteran30+ yrs
302providers
28%

Telehealth Coverage in Redmond

34 of 357 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (10%) offer telehealth visits in Redmond. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Redmond

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Redmond

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Redmond

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Redmond. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Redmond provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Aetna733Cigna593Medicare503
UnitedHealthcareThis page357
Humana199

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Redmond where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Redmond options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Redmond

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Redmond, WA?

UnitedHealthcare has 357 in-network providers across 36 medical specialties in Redmond. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Redmond?

UnitedHealthcare sells 4 distinct plan types in Redmond: EPO (225 doctors), POS (221 doctors), HMO (208 doctors), MA (10 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in Redmond?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 22 Medicare Advantage plans in Redmond for 2026, with plan types including PPO, PPO I-SNP, PPO D-SNP, HMO-POS. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.9 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Redmond?

AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC WA-11 (PPO) (PPO) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in Redmond at 4.5 of 5, with a $354 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Redmond?

Yes. 7 of UnitedHealthcare's 22 Medicare Advantage plans in Redmond carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Redmond accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Redmond include SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER, EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, SWEDISH ISSAQUAH. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in Redmond?

UnitedHealthcare's Redmond network is largest in Dentist (74), Diagnostic Radiology (57), Physician Assistant (39). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Redmond?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in Redmond by provider count, with 357 doctors. Aetna leads at 733 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Redmond.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Redmond provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Redmond UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly