38 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Thalken, Internist in Douglas, WY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thalken?
Dr. John Thalken, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thalken empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Douglas, WY community, Dr. Thalken is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Thalken go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
Medical School: University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm | University of New Mexico | University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Is Dr. Thalken board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Thalken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thalken speak?
Dr. Thalken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Thalken typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Thalken 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. Thalken. 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Thalken typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Thalken 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. Thalken's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thalken accept my insurance?
Dr. Thalken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (307) 358-2122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thalken accept in Douglas, WY?
Dr. Thalken in Douglas, WY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
CMS
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
Oxford Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Thalken's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Thalken affiliated with?
Dr. Thalken has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thalken's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thalken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912007212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thalken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thalken
What is Dr. John Thalken'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.