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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Thiagarajah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thiagarajah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Thiagarajah typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Thiagarajah typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Thiagarajah 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
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. 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Thiagarajah's office located?
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.
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. Prashan Thiagarajah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thiagarajah is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Butler Memorial Hospital, Upmc Washington which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 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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