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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. He is board certified. 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Thwing typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Thwing typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Thwing's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Community Care Network

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Thwing's office located?

    Commander Usa-Meddac-Ak Attn Mcuc-Mmd-Qm

    1060 Gaffney Rd # 7440

    Fort Wainwright, AK 99703

    (802) 447-3930

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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

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    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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Thwing is affiliated with Southwest Health System - Cortez, Commonspirit - Mercy Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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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