Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Torkelson, Internist in Portland, OR?
Where did Dr. Torkelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Providence St Vincent Hosp | Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center Program
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine | Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Torkelson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Torkelson, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Torkelson speak?
Dr. Torkelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Torkelson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Torkelson 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. Torkelson. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Torkelson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Edmund Torkelson 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. Torkelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Torkelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Torkelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 614-8735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Torkelson accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Torkelson in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica Group
Medicare
Other TPA
PacificSource
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Torkelson's office located?
Dr. Edmund Torkelson's Primary Practice
2400 SW Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 614-8735
What hospitals are Dr. Torkelson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Torkelson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Torkelson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Torkelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083701833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Torkelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Torkelson
What is Dr. Edmund Torkelson'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.