Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wanchu, Rheumatologist in Portland, OR?
Where did Dr. Wanchu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SMS Medical College & Attached Hospitals
Medical School: S.M.S. Medical College
What languages does Dr. Wanchu speak?
Dr. Wanchu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Wanchu typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Wanchu 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. Wanchu. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Wanchu typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Wanchu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wanchu. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Wanchu accept my insurance?
Dr. Wanchu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 261-6912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wanchu accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Wanchu in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
HealthRight Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wanchu's office located?
Dr. Ajay Wanchu's Primary Practice
10101 SE Main St Ste 2011
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 261-6912
What hospitals are Dr. Wanchu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wanchu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wanchu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wanchu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528295557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wanchu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wanchu