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Dr. Peter Thurlow, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thurlow, Diagnostic Radiologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Peter Thurlow, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thurlow is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thurlow’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thurlow’s office at (425) 563-1500.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thurlow?

    Dr. Peter Thurlow, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thurlow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Musculoskeletal Imaging, Radiofrequency Ablation, Ultrasound Guided Procedures, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Thurlow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Thurlow speak?

    Dr. Thurlow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thurlow treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Thurlow 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. Thurlow. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25532: Pain in left wrist
    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Hand Pain
    • Right Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79642: Pain in left hand
    • M79641: Pain in right hand

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does Dr. Thurlow perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Thurlow 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. Thurlow. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthrography Injection
    • Injection for Wrist Arthrography
    • Hip Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
    • Wrist Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Wrist Scan
    • Arthrography Prep (Wrist)
    • Hip Contrast Injection
    • Arthrography of Hip
    • Hip Joint Dye Injection
    • Hip Joint Imaging Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
    • 25246: Injection procedure for wrist arthrography
    • 27093: Injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Ilium Biopsy
    • Rib Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Also known as:

    • Cryoablation for Bone Tumors
    • Bone Tumor Freezing
    • Percutaneous Cryoablation
    • Cryotherapy for Bone Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 20983: Ablation therapy for reduction or eradication of 1 or more bone tumors (eg, metastasis) including adjacent soft tissue when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance when performed; cryoablation

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
    • Finger Joint Injection
    • Toe Joint Injection
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Suture or Staple Removal
    • Stitch Removal
    • Wound Staple Removal
    • Post-Surgical Suture Removal
    • Non-Anesthetic Suture Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15853: Removal of sutures or staples not requiring anesthesia (List separately in addition to E/M code)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level

    Does Dr. Thurlow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thurlow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 563-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thurlow accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Thurlow in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thurlow's office located?

    Dr. Peter Thurlow's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (425) 563-1500

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    Dr. Peter Thurlow's Practice 2

    747 Broadway

    Seattle, WA 98122

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    Dr. Peter Thurlow's Practice 3

    11521 NE 128th St Ste 200

    Kirkland, WA 98034

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    What is Dr. Thurlow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thurlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861711152.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thurlow?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thurlow

    What is Dr. Peter Thurlow's specialty?

    Dr. Thurlow is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Seattle, WA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Thurlow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Thurlow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thurlow is affiliated with UW Medical Center - Montlake 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

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    Is Peter Thurlow accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Thurlow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Thurlow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thurlow's office at (425) 563-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Thurlow?

    Please contact Dr. Thurlow's office at (425) 563-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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