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Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

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    Who is Dr. Thiagarajah, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thiagarajah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thiagarajah’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thiagarajah’s office at (412) 847-2020.

    What languages does Dr. Thiagarajah speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Thiagarajah treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Thiagarajah 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. Thiagarajah. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Overweight
    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic opioid therapy
    • Ongoing narcotic pain medication
    • Opioid analgesic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thiagarajah perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office.

    Does Dr. Thiagarajah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thiagarajah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 847-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thiagarajah accept in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Dr. Thiagarajah in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • InterGroup Services

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Thiagarajah's office located?

    Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah's Primary Practice

    3601 McKnight East Dr

    Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    (412) 847-2020

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    Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah's Practice 2

    9335 McKnight Rd Fl 1

    Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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    Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah's Practice 3

    203 Highpointe Blvd Ste 100

    Seven Fields, PA 16046

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

    Dr. Thiagarajah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184924417.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thiagarajah?

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

    What is Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah's specialty?

    Dr. Thiagarajah is a Internist near Pittsburgh, PA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Thiagarajah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Thiagarajah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Upmc Passavant - Mccandless. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Prashan Thiagarajah accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prashan Thiagarajah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office at (412) 847-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prashan Thiagarajah?

    Please contact Dr. Thiagarajah's office at (412) 847-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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