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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Johannessen, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Helge Johannessen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Johannessen is fluent in English and Norwegian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Johannessen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Johannessen’s office at (925) 244-7200.
Where did Dr. Johannessen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical Faculty, University Of Oslo | Universitetet i Oslo Medisinske Fakultet
Is Dr. Johannessen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Helge Johannessen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Johannessen speak?
Dr. Johannessen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Norwegian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Johannessen typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Johannessen 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. Johannessen. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Johannessen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Helge Johannessen 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. Johannessen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Johannessen accept my insurance?
Dr. Johannessen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 244-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Johannessen accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Johannessen in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Johannessen's office located?
Dr. Helge Johannessen's Primary Practice
1425 S Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 244-7200
What is Dr. Johannessen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Johannessen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295813392.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Johannessen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Johannessen
What is Dr. Helge Johannessen's specialty?
Dr. Johannessen is a Internist near Walnut Creek, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Helge Johannessen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Johannessen is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Helge Johannessen accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Helge Johannessen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helge Johannessen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Johannessen's office at (925) 244-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helge Johannessen?
Please contact Dr. Johannessen's office at (925) 244-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Helge Johannessen have?
Dr. Helge Johannessen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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