Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pathirana, Internist in Albany, NY?
Where did Dr. Pathirana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ruhuna
Is Dr. Pathirana board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Priyangika Pathirana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pathirana speak?
Dr. Pathirana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Sinhala; Sinhalese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Pathirana typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Pathirana 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. Pathirana. 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.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Pathirana typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Priyangika Pathirana may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Pathirana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pathirana accept my insurance?
Dr. Pathirana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 482-0214 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pathirana accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Pathirana in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Pathirana's office located?
Dr. Priyangika Pathirana's Primary Practice
1440 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 482-0214
What hospitals are Dr. Pathirana affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pathirana has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pathirana's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pathirana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376627208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pathirana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pathirana
What is Dr. Priyangika Pathirana's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.