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Dr. Michael Thwing, MD

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Dr. Michael Thwing, MD

Fort Wainwright, AK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thwing, Pediatrician in Fort Wainwright, AK?

    Dr. Michael Thwing, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fort Wainwright, AK with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Thwing graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. Thwing is fluent in English and Danish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thwing’s office at (802) 447-3930.

    Where did Dr. Thwing go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Tripler Army Medical Center

    • Medical School: Penn State

    Is Dr. Thwing board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Thwing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Thwing speak?

    Dr. Thwing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Danish

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thwing treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thwing 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. Thwing. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • General Health Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
    • Caregiver vaccine refusal
    • Parental vaccine refusal
    • Guardian refused immunization

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thwing perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Thwing may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thwing's office.

    Does Dr. Thwing accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thwing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (802) 447-3930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thwing accept in Fort Wainwright, AK?

    Dr. Thwing in Fort Wainwright, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Colorado

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    Where is Dr. Thwing's office located?

    Dr. Michael Thwing's Primary Practice

    1060 Gaffney Rd # 7440

    Fort Wainwright, AK 99703

    (802) 447-3930

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    Dr. Michael Thwing's Practice 2

    140 Hospital Dr Ste 210

    Bennington, VT 05201

    (802) 447-3930

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Wait Times

    100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Michael Thwing an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Thwing has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Thwing, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Thwing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thwing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144332180.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thwing?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thwing

    What is Dr. Michael Thwing's specialty?

    Dr. Thwing is a Pediatrician near Fort Wainwright, AK. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Thwing to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Thwing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thwing is affiliated with Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Thwing accepting new patients in Fort Wainwright, AK?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Thwing is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Thwing offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thwing's office at (802) 447-3930 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Thwing?

    Please contact Dr. Thwing's office at (802) 447-3930 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Thwing have?

    Dr. Michael Thwing is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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