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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gunasekera, Cardiologist in Bend, OR?
Dr. Melissa Gunasekera, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bend, OR with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gunasekera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunasekera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunasekera’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gunasekera speak?
Dr. Gunasekera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gunasekera treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Gunasekera diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gunasekera. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Gunasekera perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Gunasekera may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gunasekera's office.
Does Dr. Gunasekera accept my insurance?
Dr. Gunasekera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gunasekera accept in Bend, OR?
Dr. Gunasekera in Bend, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Peace Health
Providence Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gunasekera's office located?
Dr. Melissa Gunasekera's Practice 2
384 SE Combs Flat Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 388-1636
What is Dr. Gunasekera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gunasekera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417129925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunasekera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunasekera
What is Dr. Melissa Gunasekera's specialty?
Dr. Gunasekera is a Cardiologist near Bend, OR. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Gunasekera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Gunasekera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gunasekera is affiliated with St. Charles Bend which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Melissa Gunasekera accepting new patients in Bend, OR?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gunasekera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Gunasekera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gunasekera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Gunasekera?
Please contact Dr. Gunasekera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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